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Inspection visit

Health 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.

366471 10/03/2024 Avenue at Broadview Heights 1201 Akins Road Broadview Heights, OH 44147
F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff and resident interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure Resident #25's bedside commode was emptied in a timely manner. This affected one (Resident #25) of three residents reviewed for physical environment. The facility census was 65. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #25 revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic kidney disease. Review of the admission Minimum Date Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #25 was alert and oriented to person, place and time and required supervision or touching assistance for toileting. Review of the care plan dated 08/20/24 revealed Resident #25 was at risk for bladder incontinence and had a self-care performance deficit with interventions including provide incontinence care with care rounds every shift and toilet assistance of one staff member. Observation and interview on 09/30/24 at 7:55 A.M. with Resident #25 revealed a bedside commode adjacent to the left side of the bed, positioned against the wall. Observation revealed a yellow liquid substance in the bottom of the bedside commode. Resident #25 revealed she urinated inside the bedside commode and needed it to be emptied. During an interview on 09/30/24 at 8:07 A.M. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #819 revealed she was made aware of Resident #25 bedside commode needing emptied. Follow-up observation and interview on 10/01/24 at 8:45 A.M. with Resident #25 revealed her bedside commode had not been emptied for two days. Resident #25 revealed staff always forgot to change her bedside commode of urine and feces. Resident #25 revealed she informed the staff that her bedside commode needed emptied. Observation revealed a yellow liquid substance in the bottom of the bedside commode and an odor of urine. Observation and interview on 10/01/24 at 8:47 A.M. with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) #910 revealed a yellow liquid substance in the bedside commode. The ADON was informed by Resident #25 that her bedside commode needed emptied for the last two days and that she had told staff. ADON #910 confirmed and verified Resident #25 bedside commode was filled with urine and needed emptied. Page 1 of 2 366471 366471 10/03/2024 Avenue at Broadview Heights 1201 Akins Road Broadview Heights, OH 44147
F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the facility document titled Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) dated March 2023, revealed the facility had a policy in place to provide assistance with residents regarding toileting and elimination. This deficiency represents noncompliance as an incidental finding during investigation of Complaint Number OH00157803. Residents Affected - Few 366471 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 3, 2024 survey of AVENUE AT BROADVIEW HEIGHTS?

This was a inspection survey of AVENUE AT BROADVIEW HEIGHTS on October 3, 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 October 3, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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