F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents had treatment orders
for wounds and failed to ensure dressing changes were completed as ordered. This affected two (Residents
#50 and #96) of three sampled residents. The facility census was 72.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
1. Record review revealed Resident #96 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis including
sepsis from a pressure ulcer, end stage renal disease, diabetes, pulmonary embolism, colostomy,
gastrostomy and tracheostomy.
Review of Wound Physician #370's progress notes revealed he evaluated Resident #96's wounds in the
facility on 07/21/23 at 7:25 A.M. The notes documented Resident #96 was admitted the day prior, 07/20/23,
with physician orders for a wound vacuum to the sacral area. Wound Physician #370 documented the
wound vacuum would be contraindicate, due to eschar, bleeding and possible bone involvement. There was
an order to pack the coccyx wound with Dakin's soaked gauze (3 rolls) for a wet to moist dressing and
cover with an absorbent dressing.
Review of the physician orders revealed the order for the wound treatment was not entered into the facility's
computer system until 07/23/23, two days later. There was no documented evidence a treatment to the
coccyx wound was completed on 07/21/23 or 07/22/23.
During interview on 08/29/23 at 10:22 A.M., the DON verified Resident #96 was admitted on [DATE] with
several pressure ulcers. She conformed the treatment orders were not entered into the computer system
until 07/23/23 and no treatment to the coccyx wound was completed on 07/21/23 or 07/22/23.
2. Record review revealed Resident #50 was admitted on [DATE] with medical diagnosis including anoxic
brain injury, persistent vegetative state and uncontrolled asthma.
During observation 08/29/23 at 7:39 A.M., Resident #50 had dressings to both feet, wrapped around each
ankle. The dressing had tape closure that was dated 08/07/23 with initials. Resident #50's feet and heels
were elevated off the mattress.
Review of Resident #50's physician orders revealed no current or previous physician orders for dressing to
his feet.
During interview on 08/29/23 at 8:04 A.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) verified Resident #50 had
dressings to his feet dated 08/07/23, which was 23 days ago.
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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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
366477
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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)
F 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During interview on 08/29/23 at 10:04 A.M., the DON state she had contacted Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN #230), whose initials were on the dressing. LPN #230 stated she had placed the dressings on
Resident #50's heels on 08/07/23 as a preventive measure. Resident #50's feet and heels were observed
with the dressings removed on 08/29/23 with no concerning areas.
Residents Affected - Few
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00145394.
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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
366477
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Avenue at North Ridgeville
6200 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
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 0777
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
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 interview, the facility failed to ensure X-ray results were communicated to the physician.
This affected one (Resident #97) of three sampled residents. The facility census was 72.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Record review revealed Resident #97 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
metabolic encephalopathy, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation and history of falling.
Review of the progress notes dated 07/27/23 at 6:26 A.M. documented the nurse was notified by the State
Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) that Resident #97 was found on lying on the right side on the floor near
the bathroom. Resident #97 was complaining of pain to the right wrist. The physician was notified and an
X-ray was ordered for the wrist.
Review of the X-Ray report dated 07/27/23 at 9:47 P.M. revealed Resident #96 had an acute nondisplaced
fracture of the distal radius with intra-articular extension to the radiocarpal joint. Carpal alignment remains
normal. There is adjacent soft tissue swelling. The final impression was a fracture of the distal radius with
intra-articular extension to the radiocarpal joint.
The physician was not notified of the results until 07/29/23 at 6:20 P.M., when Resident #97 was sent to the
hospital.
Progress notes dated 07/29/23 at 6:20 P.M. identified Resident #97 was sent to hospital for a fractured right
wrist.
This deficiency was based on incidental findings discovered during the course of this complaint
investigation.
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