F 0637
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
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 and staff interview the facility failed to implement a significant change Minimum Data
Set (MDS) assessment after a resident was placed on Hospice. This affected one (#36) Resident reviewed
for Hospice services. The facility identified three residents on hospice services. The facility census was 44.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #36 revealed an admission date of 05/28/17 and diagnoses
included chronic pain, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis lumbar region, anxiety, major depression, venous
insufficiency, hypothyroidism, chronic kidney disease stage three, chronic ischemic heart disease and
atherosclerotic heart disease.
Review of a physician order dated 08/18/17 revealed to admit Resident #36 to hospice with the admitting
diagnosis of congestive heart failure.
Review of the admission MDS dated [DATE] under Section O: Special Treatments, Procedures and
Programs revealed hospice care was not marked as being provided while a resident or within the last 14
days.
Review of the annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score of 15 which indicated no cognitive impairment. Resident #36 was noted to be an extensive assist for
bed mobility, transfers, locomotion on the unit, dressing, eating, toileting and personal hygiene. Hospice
care was noted on the MDS.
Interview on 07/19/18 at 12:38 P.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
#27 verified the start date of hospice services was 08/18/17 and a significant change MDS should have
been completed. The DON and LPN #27 further verified the admission MDS dated [DATE] did not reflect
the hospice status.
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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366439
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/19/2018
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Otterbein Union Township
1114 Neighborhood Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
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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
record review, observation, and resident and staff interview the facility failed to ensure a resident who was
prescribed antipsychotic medications had a diagnosis for the medication. This affected one Resident (#299)
of eight residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The census was 44.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record revealed Resident #299 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses
included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute kidney failure.
Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] revealed the resident was assessed as
cognitively intact and exhibiting no behavioral symptoms Resident #299 was coded as having no
psychiatric diagnoses and not receiving psychoactive medications.
Review of behavioral care plan for Resident #299 initiated 07/02/18 revealed a problem behavior of yelling
and screaming at times. Interventions included ensuring resident safety and re-approaching at a later time,
providing a calm environment and encouraging to attend activities.
Review of the MDS dated [DATE] revealed a cognitive assessment was not completed and that resident
was assessed as having delusions and exhibiting verbal behavioral symptoms directed at others less than
daily. Resident #299 was coded as having no psychiatric diagnoses and not receiving psychoactive
medications.
Review of the nurses progress notes revealed that resident was sent to the hospital on [DATE] due to an
elevated white blood cell count and was admitted with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) .
Further review of the nurses progress notes revealed that resident was readmitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of the hospital records for Resident #299 revealed the resident was treated for an acute
exacerbation of COPD. The hospital discharge diagnoses did not include any psychiatric diagnoses. The
hospital records listed Risperdal an antipsychotic medication on the list of current medications for Resident
#299.
Review of antipsychotic medication care plan initiated 07/12/18 revealed a problem statement of taking an
antipsychotic medication with interventions including monitoring resident for lethargy, hypotension,
restlessness, dark urine, and constipation and to notify the physician of abnormalities. The care plan did not
indicate a medical condition or rationale for the antipsychotic medication use.
Review of the Medication Administration Record for Resident #299 for July, 2018 revealed the resident
received the antipsychotic Risperdal daily at bedtime starting on 07/12/18.
Review of a progress note for Resident #299 signed by nurse practitioner #5 dated 07/16/18 revealed the
resident had behaviors including hallucinations at night and intense itching of skin and the
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366439
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/19/2018
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Otterbein Union Township
1114 Neighborhood Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
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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 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
resident was taking the antipsychotic medication Risperdal. There was no documentation of a specific
diagnosed medical condition or rationale for Resident #299's antipsychotic medication use.
Review of current diagnosis list for Resident #299 as of 07/17/18 did not include any psychiatric diagnoses.
Observations of Resident #299 on 07/17/18 at 3:14 P.M. and on 07/18/18 at 3:09 P.M. revealed the resident
was alert and oriented and exhibited no behaviors or signs and symptoms of distress.
An interview with MDS Coordinator, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #27 on 07/18/18 at 11:37 AM
confirmed Resident #299 had no psychiatric diagnoses and the resident had returned from the hospital on
[DATE] on the antipsychotic medication, Risperdal. LPN #27 was unsure why Resident #299 was on an
antipsychotic medication.
An interview with the Director of Nursing on 07/19/18 at 8:41 A.M., revealed the DON was not aware
Resident #299 was placed on an antipsychotic medication. The DON further confirmed antipsychotic
medications should only be used to treat a documented and diagnosed specific medical condition and that
antipsychotic medications should only be used as a last resort when all other interventions have failed.
An interview with Resident #299 on 07/19/18 at 9:00 A.M. confirmed the resident was in no distress, and
that she had slept well the previous night.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366439
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/19/2018
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Otterbein Union Township
1114 Neighborhood Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Based on observation, staff interview, review of facility policy, and review of manufacturer's guidelines the
facility failed to properly store insulin. This affected one Resident (#8) who resided in the 1116 house and
who received insulin. The census was 44.
Findings include:
Observation of the medication storage refrigerator in the 1116 house on 07/17/18 at 10:00 A.M. revealed a
thermometer inside the refrigerator that read 56 degrees Fahrenheit (F). The refrigerator contained an
unopened vial of Levemir insulin not assigned to a specific resident, ten unopened Levemir insulin flex pens
assigned to Resident #8, and eight unopened Novolog insulin flex pens assigned to Resident #8.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 07/17/18 at 10:05 A.M. confirmed the thermometer inside
the medication storage refrigerator for the 1116 house read 56 degrees F and the temperature of the
refrigerator for medication storage should read between 36 and 46 degrees F.
Interview with Maintenance Director #52 on 07/17/18 at 12:50 P.M. confirmed he had not received any
report of problems with the medication storage refrigerator in the 1116 house until approximately 11:00
A.M. on 07/17/18 when he received verbal notification from the DON there was a concern with the
temperature of the medication storage refrigerator in the 1116 house.
Review of temperature log for 1116 house medication storage refrigerator revealed temperatures recorded
for 07/01/18 at 50 degrees F , 07/02/18 at 50 degrees F , 07/03/18 at 52 degrees F, 07/04/18 at 20 degrees
R
F, 07/05/18 at 22 degrees F, 07/06/18 at 50 degrees F, 07/07/18 at 28 degrees F, 07/11/18 at 22 degrees F,
07/12/18 at 26 degrees F, 07/13/18 at 54 degrees F, 07/14/18 at 20 degrees F, 07/15/18 at 44 degrees F,
and on 07/16/18 at 20 degrees F. No temperatures were recorded for 07/08/18 and 07/09/18.
Review of facility policy titled Medication Storage revised 07/20/11 revealed medications requiring
refrigeration are to be stored at a temperature not less than 36 degrees Fahrenheit or not more than 46
degrees Fahrenheit.
Review of manufacturer's guidelines dated 02/2015 for Levemir insulin vials and flex pens revealed
unopened vials and flex pens are to be refrigerated.
Review of manufacturer's guidelines dated 4/2017 for Novolog insulin flex pens revealed unopened flex
pens are to be refrigerated.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366439
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/19/2018
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Otterbein Union Township
1114 Neighborhood Drive
Batavia, OH 45103
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 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, staff interview, review of the census and review of facility policy the facility failed to
store and properly label foods that were thawing in the refrigerator. This had the potential to affect all nine
Residents (#4, #7, #10, #12, #17, #30, #32, #35, #305) who resided in 1119 house. The facility census was
44.
Findings include:
Observation on 07/17/18 at 9:26 A.M. of the kitchen during tour revealed two packages of Italian sweet
sausage dated 06/06/18, one roll of hamburger dated 06/06/18, one roll of hamburger dated 07/04/18, one
package of bacon dated 07/11/18 and one package of bacon dated 06/26/18, none had the word thaw or
the date they were placed in the drawer to thaw.
Interview on 07/17/18 at 9:26 A.M. with Elder Assistant (EA) #10 stated normally someone would write the
date on the items when they were placed in the drawer to thaw and the word thaw. EA #10 verified none of
the items contained the word thaw or the date they were placed in the drawer to thaw.
Interview on 07/17/18 at 12:00 P.M. with Coach #50 stated the items in the thaw drawer were thrown away
because they should have had a thaw date on them and they did not.
Review of the census revealed nine Residents (#4, #7, #10, #12, #17, #30, #32, #35, #305) resided in 1119
house.
Review of facility policy titled Thawing Policy and Procedure dated August 2007 and revised May 2013
revealed frozen foods are to be thawed in one of the following manners: in the refrigerator - the item is to be
dated and marked with the word thaw.
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