F 0640
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Submission Report review,
policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to submit the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS)
assessment within the 14 days after completion of assessments. This affected two Residents (#1 and #2)
out of two reviewed for resident assessment. The facility census was 71.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Review of the medical record for Resident #2 revealed an admission date of 07/13/18, with diagnoses
including methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa) infection, sepsis, cellulitis, urinary tract
infection, metabolic encephalopathy, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, neuromuscular dysfunction of
bladder, diabetes, morbid obesity, depression, restless legs syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea,
hypertension, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, osteoarthritis, chronic gout,
acute kidney failure, altered mental status, and enterocolitis.
Review of the Annual MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #2 has no cognitive deficits, requires
supervision with activities of daily living (adl), is frequently incontinent of bladder, and always continent of
bowel.
Review of CMS Submission Report dated 08/21/19 revealed that Resident's #2 target date was 07/18/19
and was submitted late on 08/21/19 at 9:01 A.M.
Interview on 08/27/19 at 8:55 A.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #30 verified that the MDS was submitted
more than 14 days late.
2. Review of the medical record for Resident #1 revealed an admission date of 11/27/17, with diagnoses
including Parkinson disease, hypercholesterolemia, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, osteoporosis,
vitamin D deficiency, hypertension, constipation, muscle weakness, wedge compression fracture,
Alzheimer's, depression, left hip fracture, and open-angle glaucoma.
Review of Annual MDS dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 has mild cognitive deficits, requires extensive
assist with most adl's, is frequently incontinent of bladder, and occasionally incontinent of bowel.
Review of the CMS Submission Report date 08/27/19 revealed that Resident's #1 target date was 07/16/19
and was submitted late on 08/27/19 at 9:11 P.M.
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Liberty Nursing Center of Colerain Inc
8440 Livingston Road
Cincinnati, OH 45247
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0640
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Interview on 08/27/19 at 9:48 A.M. with RN #30 verified that the MDS was submitted more than 14 days
late.
Review of the policy titled Resident Assessment Policy, dated 10/2016, revealed within seven days after
completing all types of the MDS 3.0 assessments, the assessment data will be encoded for electronic
transmittal to CMS Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES) Assessment Submission and
Processing (ASAP) system. Required MDS records are those assessments and tracking records that are
mandated under OBRA and SNF PPS. Assessments that are completed for purposes other than OBRA
and SNF PPS reasons are not to be submitted, e.g., private insurance, including but not limited to Medicare
Advantage Plans.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Liberty Nursing Center of Colerain Inc
8440 Livingston Road
Cincinnati, OH 45247
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were accurate on the minimum
data set (MDS) assessment. This affected one (#34) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary
medications. The facility census was 71.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Medical record review revealed Resident #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a readmission date
of 07/06/18. Diagnosis included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and
dementia.
Review of annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #34 received a diuretic medication for
seven days and an antibiotic for three days during the seven day assessment reference dates, 08/10/19
through 08/16/19.
Review of Resident #34's medication administration record (MAR) for August 2019 revealed Resident #34
received furosemide, a diuretic medication, 40 milligrams (mg) by mouth daily 08/10/19 through 08/15/19
for a total of six days and did not receive any antibiotic medication 08/10/19 through 08/16/19.
Interview on 08/28/19 at 3:09 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #30 reported Resident #34 only received a
diuretic medication for six days and did not receive any antibiotic medication 08/10/19 through 08/16/19.
The medications were inaccurately assessed and recorded on the MDS assessment dated [DATE].
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Liberty Nursing Center of Colerain Inc
8440 Livingston Road
Cincinnati, OH 45247
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
Based on observation, policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to reconcile narcotics at the time
of administration. This affected one (#42) of six residents observed during medication administration. The
facility census was 71.
Findings include:
Observation on 08/27/19 at 4:46 P.M., with Registered Nurse (RN) #15 of the Blue Hall Medication Cart #1
revealed on Resident #42's tramadol 50 milligrams (mg) narcotic sheet showed total of 22 pills. However,
when the sheet was matched to the sleeve of pills there were only 21 tramadol 50 mg actually present.
Interview on 08/27/19 during observation with RN #15 verified she had given the tramadol around
approximately 2:00 P.M. and forgot to sign it out, at the time she administrated it.
Review of the policy titled Controlled Drug Reconciliation Policy dated 11/2017, revealed controlled
medications are stored under double lock, and counted at each change of shift by two nurses who sign the
change of shift log verifying the count was correct and transferring responsibility. Removal of a controlled
medication is recorded on a controlled medication reconciliation sheet (countdown sheet), and in the
residents' medication administration record.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366427
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/28/2019
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Liberty Nursing Center of Colerain Inc
8440 Livingston Road
Cincinnati, OH 45247
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to have a stop date for the use of
as needed (prn) psychotropic medication. This affected one (#62) of five residents reviewed for
unnecessary medications. The facility identified 45 residents currently receiving psychotropic medications.
The facility census was 71.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #62 revealed an admission date of 08/10/16, with diagnoses
including cerebral infarction, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction,
vitamin D deficiency, urinary tract infection, benign prostatic hyperplasia, cardiac defibrillator, low back pain,
angina, hypercholesterolemia, ischemic optic neuropathy, heart failure, lung disorders, shortness of breath,
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, spinal stenosis, pneumonia, metabolic encephalopathy, respiratory
failure, idiopathic hypotension, diabetes, heart failure, chronic pain, depression, mood disorder, and
dementia with behavioral disturbances.
Review of the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed Resident #62 has severe
cognitive deficits, requires extensive assistance with activities of daily living and is always incontinent of
bowel and bladder.
Review of physician order dated 07/26/18 revealed ativan 0.5 milligrams (mg) every four hours as needed
for anxiety with no stop date present.
Review of the medication administration sheets for July/August 2019 revealed resident received ativan 0.5
mg on the following dates: July 27, 28, 30 and 31, and August 2, 3, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 and
22.
Interview on 08/27/19 at approximately 2:30 P.M., with Licensed Practical Nurse #94, verified there was no
stop date for the order ativan 0.5 mg every four hours as needed for anxiety.
Review of the policy titled Unnecessary Drugs Policy dated 06/21/1017, revealed the facility will comply
with all Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding unnecessary drugs.
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