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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** THE
FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NONCOMPLIANCE THAT WAS
SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY.
Based on medical record review, resident interview, staff interview, review of hospital records, review of the
facility investigation and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure residents were safely secured
during transportation in the facility van. This resulted in Actual Harm on 07/15/24 when Resident #56's
wheelchair was not safely secured in the facility van and tipped during transportation. Resident #56's weight
rested on the left seatbelt shoulder strap, resulting in a fracture to her left upper arm. This affected one
resident (#56) of three residents reviewed for transportation safety. The facility census was 89.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #56's medical record revealed an admission date of 12/21/23. Diagnoses included
diabetes, end stage renal disease and unspecified dementia.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #56 was moderately
cognitively impaired.
Review of Resident #56's progress notes revealed on 07/15/24, upon return from dialysis, the resident
reported increased left shoulder pain and X-rays were ordered. Review of a progress note dated 07/16/24
revealed the X-ray identified a fracture to the left upper arm with diffuse osteopenia. The physician ordered
an orthopedic consult and sling to the arm. Resident #56 stated the fracture occurred during transport back
to the facility from dialysis. On 07/18/24, Resident #56 complained of increased pain, had increased
confusion, and attempted to self-transfer. Resident #56 was sent to the hospital for further evaluation.
Review of hospital documents revealed Resident #56 was admitted on [DATE] for a left humerus fracture.
An orthopedic consult on 07/18/24 revealed there was no bruising, swelling, or other injury around the
fracture site and recommended the arm to be non-weight bearing with a sling on at all times. Further review
revealed a head computed tomography (CT scan) was completed with no abnormalities noted. Resident
#56 was treated for a urinary tract infection (UTI) and discharged back to the facility on [DATE].
Interview on 08/01/24 at 9:10 A.M. with the Administrator confirmed on 07/15/24 there was an incident on
the facility van in which Resident #56 tipped in her wheelchair during transportation. The Administrator
stated one of the wheelchair straps was loose and Resident #56's wheelchair leaned to the
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366459
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care
4355 Laurel Road
Brunswick, OH 44212
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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Level of Harm - Actual harm
side when the driver turned into the facility parking lot. The Administrator stated the seatbelt shoulder strap
prevented Resident #56 from completely tipping over. The Administrator denied Resident #56 hit the side of
the van or the floor, but verified the resident suffered a left humerus low impact fracture as a result of the
incident.
Residents Affected - Few
Interview on 08/01/24 at 9:15 A.M. with Resident #56 revealed she was riding the facility van, returning
from dialysis, and was not properly secured. Resident #56 stated this caused her to fall sideways and hit
her left arm on the wall, causing a fracture. Resident #56 stated there was no shoulder strap over her arm
and she was unsure if there were any security straps on her wheelchair. Following the event, Resident #56
stated she had pain in her arm and was sent to the hospital, where she learned she had a fracture.
Concurrent observation confirmed Resident #56's left arm was in a sling.
Interview on 08/05/24 at 11:12 A.M. with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Regional Registered Nurse
(RRN) #501 revealed the facility investigated the incident involving Resident #56 and were not able to
determine if the resident impacted anything when her wheelchair tilted in the van. The facility investigation
identified one of the wheelchair anchor straps was loose, allowing the right wheel of the wheelchair to raise
off the ground during a sharp turn. The facility believed the fracture resulted from the pressure of leaning
against the seatbelt shoulder strap when the wheelchair tilted.
Interview on 08/01/24 at 12:44 P.M. with Transport Aide (TA) #201 revealed, while turning into the facility
parking lot on 07/15/24, Resident #56 cried out that she was tilting. TA #201 stopped the van and found
Resident #56's wheelchair was tilting and the right wheel was approximately one inch off the ground. TA
#201 stated Resident #56 had a seatbelt on and the shoulder strap was over the resident's left
arm/shoulder. TA #201 stated she repositioned Resident #56 and denied the resident hit the wall or the floor
of the van during the incident. TA #201 did not know how the wheelchair was able to tilt and speculated she
did not strap the wheelchair anchors tightly enough.
Interview on 08/05/24 at 8:56 A.M. with Nurse Practitioner (NP) #801 revealed on 07/15/24, the facility
reported Resident #56 bumped her arm and an X-ray was ordered. NP #801 assessed Resident #56 the
following day and identified no sign of injury on her head or arm. NP #801 stated the fracture did not require
hospitalization and an orthopedic consult was ordered. One or two days later, Resident #56 presented as
confused and she was sent to the hospital for further evaluation to rule out a head injury. Resident #56
returned to the facility the following day. A head CT was completed at the hospital and there was no
evidence of a head injury. NP #801 stated Resident #56 was diagnosed with a UTI, which was likely the
cause of the confusion.
Review of the facility investigation, initiated on 07/15/24, revealed an X-ray dated 07/15/24 identified
Resident #56 had a minimally impacted fracture of the left upper arm with diffuse osteopenia. The
investigation documentation noted Resident #56's wheelchair tilted when the van was turning into the
facility. The seatbelt held her in place and the resident did not make contact with the side of the van.
Resident #56 complained of increased shoulder discomfort and NP #801 was notified. A range-of-motion
assessment revealed the resident was guarded with her left shoulder. Resident #56's son said she told him
she hit her head, and the facility performed neurological checks with no negative findings. Notes completed
by NP #801 revealed a X-ray identified the resident had an arm fracture, which was assessed by the
physician to be nonemergent. The medical team ordered her arm to be non-weight bearing in a sling and
an orthopedic consult. No wounds or bruises were noted on assessment. On 07/18/24, NP #801 noted
there were conflicting stories about the course of events and it was possible the resident hit their head. NP
#801 sent the resident to the emergency room for evaluation, and a follow-up note revealed Resident #56
was returned to the facility the next day with no evidence of
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366459
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care
4355 Laurel Road
Brunswick, OH 44212
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)
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head injury.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Review of the facility policy titled Bus/Van Transportation Policy, revised June 2019, revealed residents
transported in wheelchairs must have lap belts applied and be secured using at least four lockdown straps
allowing no more than a quarter inch of chair wheel movement.
Residents Affected - Few
As a result of the incident, the facility took the following actions to correct the deficient practice by 07/19/24:
•
On 07/15/24, Resident #62 was assessed for injuries, an X-ray was ordered, and neurological checks
initiated.
•
On 07/15/24, the Administrator or designee re-educated TA #201 on the facility bus and van transportation
policy.
•
On 07/15/24, the Administrator audited all residents who received transportation in the facility van in the
two weeks prior to the event on 07/15/24. No similar concerns were identified.
•
On 07/16/24, Maintenance Director (MD) #401 provided a competency test to TA #201, which included
demonstration of proper securement of wheelchairs in the van.
•
On 07/16/24, MD #401 examined the facility van and identified no mechanical problems with the wheelchair
securement devices.
•
Beginning on 07/17/24, and completed on 07/19/24, RRN #501 and Regional Maintenance Director (RMD)
#402 re-educated and competency tested all staff who drive the facility van on proper safety measures.
•
On 07/17/24, RMD #402 examined the van and verified there were no mechanical problems with the
wheelchair securement devices.
•
Beginning on 07/17/24, the DON audited one transportation service, one time daily for five days. This
continued for two weeks with no negative outcomes or additional concerns identified.
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366459
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care
4355 Laurel Road
Brunswick, OH 44212
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 0689
•
Level of Harm - Actual harm
On 07/18/24, Resident #62 presented with confusion and was sent to the hospital for further evaluation for
a head injury. CT scans showed no evidence of a head injury. Resident #62 was seen by orthopedics, with
no additional treatment recommendations made related to the left upper humerus fracture. Resident #62
was diagnosed with a UTI and returned to the facility on [DATE].
Residents Affected - Few
•
On 07/19/24, an Ad Hoc Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee meeting was
held to review the event, review corrective action, and review facility policies related to transportation. The
committee meeting was attended by the Administrator, Medical Director and the DON.
•
The Administrator will be responsible for on-going compliance and any areas of concern will be presented,
and addressed, by the QAPI committee.
This deficiency represents noncompliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00156271.
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