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Inspection visit

Inspection

AVENUE AT BROADVIEW HEIGHTSCMS #3664711 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. 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 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation and implement interventions to assist in preventing further skin impairment for Resident #63. This affected one (Resident #63) of three residents reviewed for skin conditions. The facility census was 62. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #63 revealed an admission date of 04/17/24 with diagnoses including adult failure to thrive, altered mental status, congestive heart failure, dementia, anxiety and depression. Review of the nursing skin assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #63 had a new skin tear to her left medial wrist that measured 2.4 centimeters (cm) by 2.0 cm by 0.1 cm. The physician and family were notified and a new order was received for treatment. There was no documentation as to how Resident #63 obtained the skin tear. Review of the nursing skin assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #63 had a new skin tear to her left anterior lower leg that measured 1.5 cm by 0.6 by 0 cm. The physician and family were notified and a new order was received for treatment. There was no documentation as to how Resident #63 obtained the skin tear. Review of the nursing skin assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #63 sustained an abrasion on 05/18/24 to the left side of her neck. There were no measurements noted. The daughter was updated as she had brought the area to the nurse's attention. There was no documentation as to how Resident #63 obtained the abrasion. Review of the nursing progress notes dated from 04/23/24 through 05/19/24 for Resident #63 did not reveal how she had received the skin tears to her left medial wrist and left anterior lower leg or the abrasion to the left side of her neck. Review of the care plan dated 04/23/24 for Resident #63, under skin care, did not reveal any new interventions to assist in preventing further skin breakdown related to behaviors. Interviews on 06/24/24 at 1:14 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #200 and RN #201 verified there were no investigations for the incident dates of 04/23/24, 05/07/24 and 05/18/24 for Resident #63. RN #201 stated Resident #63 would become combative with care and would obtain skin tears related to hitting staff and family. RN #200 verified there were no interventions put into place to assist in preventing further skin breakdown due to Resident #63's behaviors. (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 2 Event ID: 366471 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 366471 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/24/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avenue at Broadview Heights 1201 Akins Road Broadview Heights, OH 44147 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 Review of the facility policy provided for skin which was titled, Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Interventions, revised January 2023, revealed preventative measures would be implemented in accordance with the resident's assessed risk level and for development of skin integrity impairment and risk factors that would enhance the resident's ability to develop skin integrity impairment. Residents Affected - Few This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00154317. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 366471 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 24, 2024 survey of AVENUE AT BROADVIEW HEIGHTS?

This was a inspection survey of AVENUE AT BROADVIEW HEIGHTS on June 24, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AVENUE AT BROADVIEW HEIGHTS on June 24, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was 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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