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Inspection visit

Health inspection

CANAL WINCHESTER CARE CENTERCMS #3664622 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on medical record review, review of hospital records, resident representative interview, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure appropriate care and services were provided to residents following accidents with injury. This affected one (Resident #99) of three residents reviewed for accidents. The facility census was 79 residents. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #99 revealed an admission date of 07/02/24 with diagnoses including diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma, muscle weakness, viral hepatitis B, and atrial fibrillation. Review of the admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #99 dated 07/06/24 revealed the resident had mildly impaired cognition and required partial/moderate assistance with turning from side to side. Review of the nurse progress note for Resident #99 dated 08/03/24 revealed the resident was being changed and assisted with bed mobility and hit her head on the side rail. There was no swelling or redness was noted. The facility did not notify the physician of the incident, nor did they initiate neurological checks or follow up assessments. On 08/04/24 Resident #99 was transferred to the hospital because the resident's representative was concerned the resident was not acting like herself. Resident #99 was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of sepsis. Review of the hospital computed tomography (CT) results for Resident #99 dated 08/04/24 revealed the resident had a mid-left parietal scalp hematoma without skull fracture present. Telephone interview on 08/20/24 at 9:25 A.M. with Resident #99's representative confirmed facility staff reported the resident's head hit the bed frame while care was being provided by staff. Resident #99's representative confirmed staff did not initiate neurological check following the incident, the physician was not notified of the incident, and no follow up care was provided to the resident after the incident initially occurred. Interview on 08 /20/24 at 12:00 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #215 confirmed Resident #99 hit her head on the bed frame while staff were providing care. LPN #215 confirmed the facility staff did not complete an incident report, did not initiate neurological checks, did not notify the physician of the incident, and did not conduct follow-up assessments of the resident following the incident. Review of the facility policy titled Accident and Incident Policy revised 08/18/23 revealed the (continued on next page) 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 4 Event ID: 366462 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 366462 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/20/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Canal Winchester Care Center 6800 Gender Road Canal Winchester, OH 43110 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few facility would report, investigate, and review any accident or incidents that might involve or allegedly involve a resident. The accident/incident report would contain the date and time the accident or incident took place, the nature of the injury, the circumstance surrounding the accident or incident, where the accident or incident took place, the names of witnesses and their accounts of the accident or incident, the residents account of the incident, the time the residents attending physician was notified, the date/time the residents family/representative was notified, the disposition of the resident, any interventions or corrective action taken, follow-up information, other pertinent data as necessary or required, and the signature and title of the person completing the report. In the event of head trauma, the nurse would initiate neurological checks as per protocol and would document on the neurological flow sheet. Abnormal findings would be reported to the practitioner. This deficiency represents noncompliance identified during the investigation of Complaint Number OH00156601. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366462 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 366462 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/20/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Canal Winchester Care Center 6800 Gender Road Canal Winchester, OH 43110 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. 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, observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff used appropriate hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). This had the potential to affect 16 residents (#5, #7, #10, #23, #25, #26, #32, #36, #37, #41, #46, #50, #59, #60, #62 and #77) who resided in the hall where staff delivered meal trays without implementation of appropriate COVID-19 protocols. The facility identified two residents (#3 and #52) as having active COVID-19 infection. The facility census was 79 residents. Residents Affected - Some Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #52 revealed an admission date of 03/27/24 with diagnoses including severe persistent asthma, shortness of breath, and COVID-19. Review of the nurse progress note for Resident #52 dated 08/12/24 revealed the resident tested positive for infection with COVID-19 after exposure from an infected family member was reported. The facility implemented contact and droplet precautions. Review of the physician's orders for Resident #52 revealed an order dated 08/13/24 for contact/droplet precautions for COVID-19. Review of the medical record for Resident #3 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and COVID-19. Review of the nurse progress note for Resident #3 dated 08/14/24 revealed the resident tested positive for COVID-19 on 08/14/24 after exhibiting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 infection. The facility implemented contact and droplet precautions. Review of the physician's orders for Resident #3 revealed an order dated 08/14/24 for contact/droplet precautions for COVID-19. Observation on 08/19/24 at 12:40 P.M. revealed State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) #103 was delivering the lunch meal trays to residents in their rooms. STNA #103 Resident #52's room carrying the lunch meal tray while wearing a surgical mask and no additional PPE. STNA #103 set up the resident's meal tray and exited the room without changing masks or performing hand hygiene. STNA #103 then entered the room of Residents #26 and #23 to deliver the lunch meal trays. STNA #103 exited the room without changing masks or performing hand hygiene. STNA #103 then entered the room of Resident #3 wearing the same surgical mask and no additional PPE. STNA #103 set up the resident's meal tray and exited the room without changing masks or performing hand hygiene. STNA #103 then entered the room of Resident #5 and Resident #46 to deliver the lunch meal trays. Interview on 08/19/24 at 12:50 P.M. with STNA #103 on 08/19/24 confirmed they wore only a surgical mask with no additional PPE while in the rooms of Resident #3 and Resident #52 and did not change the mask prior to entering other residents' rooms. Interview on 08/19/24 at 12:55 P.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #210 confirmed Resident #52 and Resident #3 had active COVID-19 infections and were in contact and droplet isolation. LPN #210 confirmed all staff should don an N-95 respirator mask, a gown, gloves, and a face shield when (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366462 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 366462 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/20/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Canal Winchester Care Center 6800 Gender Road Canal Winchester, OH 43110 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some entering the room of a resident with COVID-19 infection and should perform hand hygiene upon exiting a resident's room. Review of the facility policy titled COVID-19 revised 10/26/23 revealed staff should don N-95 masks, eye protection, gown, and gloves when providing care for residents in transmission-based precautions for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection. This deficiency represents noncompliance investigated under Complaint OH00156711 and Complaint Number OH00156601 and Complaint Number OH00156578. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366462 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the August 20, 2024 survey of CANAL WINCHESTER CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CANAL WINCHESTER CARE CENTER on August 20, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CANAL WINCHESTER CARE CENTER on August 20, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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