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Inspection visit

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SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY POLANDCMS #3664532 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0676 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, review of the medical record, interview with staff, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was shaved per his preferences. This affected one resident (Resident #1) of two reviewed for activities of daily living.Findings Include:Review of the medical record revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included acute respiratory failure, pneumonia, retention of urine, acute cough, radiculopathy, hypertension, glaucoma, heart failure, atherosclerotic heart disease, hyperlipidemia, and chronic kidney disease.Review of the physician's orders revealed Resident #1 had an order for Plavix (blood thinner) 10 milligrams once daily dated 09/04/25.Review of the plan of care dated 09/04/25 revealed Resident #1 was on Plavix and was at risk for bleeding and irregular clotting. Interventions included to use caution when shaving. The care plan further revealed the resident had an ADL self-care performance deficit related to disease processes with interventions for set up and supervision of one staff for personal hygiene and for staff to understand the residents daily preferences and abilities could fluctuate. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 had intact cognition.Review of the medical record revealed no documented evidence that Resident #1 was shaved during his time at the facility. On 09/15/25 at 1:49 P.M. an interview with Resident #1 revealed he wanted to be shaved, but nobody would shave him because he was on a blood thinner. He stated he felt bad that he had not been shaved. Observation at this time revealed his beard was approximately a quarter inch long.On 09/15/25 at 2:00 P.M. an interview with Licensed Practical Nurse #125 verified Resident #1 needed shaved. She stated he was on a blood thinner, so a nurse had to shave him. On 09/16/25 at 8:49 A.M. an interview with Resident #1 revealed he was thankful to be shaved and he felt so much better. Review of the facility policy titled, Shaving the Resident, dated 08/15/12 revealed the policy was to promote cleanliness and to provide skin care safety. Residents Affected - Few 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 (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 366453 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 366453 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/18/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Shepherd of the Valley Poland 301 West Western Reserve Road Poland, OH 44514 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, review of the medical record, and interview with staff, the facility failed to ensure the portable oxygen tank for Resident #1 was working properly. This affected one resident (Resident #1) of two residents (Resident #1 and #31) who received oxygen therapy.Findings Include:Review of the medical record revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnoses included acute respiratory failure, pneumonia, retention of urine, acute cough, radiculopathy, hypertension, glaucoma, heart failure, atherosclerotic heart disease, hyperlipidemia, and chronic kidney disease.Review of the physician's orders revealed Resident #1 had an order dated 09/10/25 to wean off oxygen but keep oxygen saturation at 92 precent (normal ranges from 95% to 100%). Review of the admission Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #1 had intact cognition and was receiving oxygen therapy.Observation on 09/15/25 at 2:00 P.M. revealed Resident #1 was short of breath while speaking. Further observation revealed his nasal cannula was attached to a portable oxygen tank. The dial on the oxygen tank indicating the amount of oxygen inside the tank was in the red area which indicated it was either empty or turned off. Licensed Practical Nurse #125 checked his oxygen saturation, and it was reading 85 percent (%), she picked up his oxygen tank from the back of his wheelchair and pressed a button, and they gauge moved. After a couple seconds Resident #1's oxygen saturation increased to 89%. An interview at this time with Licensed Practical Nurse #125 verified the oxygen tank was not working when Resident #1 was attempting to utilize the oxygen to maintain his oxygen saturation, and that his oxygen saturation was low at 85%. Review of the facility policy titled, Oxygen Administration, dated 10/10/24 revealed the purpose of the policy was to provide guidelines for safe oxygen administration. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366453 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0676GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F676 - Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident and consistent with

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 18, 2025 survey of SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY POLAND?

This was a inspection survey of SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY POLAND on September 18, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY POLAND on September 18, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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