F 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
medical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were
administered timely and as ordered. This affected one (Resident #100) out of four residents reviewed for
change of condition. The facility census was 91.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #100's medical record revealed Resident #100 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]
with diagnoses including cerebral infarction, hemiplegia, hemiparesis (right side), obsessive-compulsive
behavior, hypertension, osteoporosis, heart failure, and age-related cataracts. Resident #100 was sent to
the hospital on [DATE] and did not return to the facility.
Review of Resident #100's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for March 2023 revealed Resident
#100 had an order, dated 03/09/22, for Depakote (anticonvulsant medication) tablet delayed release 250
mg, give three tablets by mouth at bedtime for seizures. The Depakote was to be given at 8:00 P.M. Further
review of the MAR revealed Resident #100 had an order, dated 02/08/21, for Levetiracetam (anticonvulsant
medication) tablet 750 mg, give two tablets by mouth two times a day for seizures. The Levetiracetam was
to be given at 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. The 8:00 P.M. dose of Depakote and Levetiracetam were signed off
as administered.
Review of the Resident #100's nurses' notes revealed on 03/01/23 at 9:40 P.M. Resident #100 was found in
the bathroom, sitting on the toilet, having a mild seizure. Resident #100 was placed in a wheelchair in order
to move Resident #100 to bed. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #400 called the on-call and was told to give
Resident #100 his oral seizure medication and observe for 15 to 20 minutes. If seizure activity continued,
then send Resident #100 to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Interview on 05/16/23 at 12:40 P.M., with LPN #400 revealed LPN #400 was working on giving Resident
#100 his medications when the STNA called her to Resident #100's room to assist with getting Resident
#100 back to bed and dealing with his seizure activity. LPN #400 indicated Resident #100's evening dose of
antiseizure medication (Levetiracetam and Depakote) was due at 8:00 P.M. on 03/01/23 but LPN #400 had
not administered them yet. When LPN #400 called the on-call Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) #500 to
report his change in condition, the on-call CNP #500 wanted LPN #400 to give Resident #100 his oral
seizure medication and observe him for 15 to 20 minutes to see if the seizures stopped. LPN #400
indicated Resident #100 was having a mild seizure that she described as twitching and Resident #100 was
alert and able to answer yes/no questions. LPN #400 proceeded to give Resident #100 his 8:00 P.M. dose
of anti-seizure medication (Keppra and Depakote) at 9:40 P.M. Resident #100 took the medication with
assistance and without difficulty.
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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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
366481
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
366481
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Laurels of West Columbus, The
441 Norton Road
Columbus, OH 43228
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 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of the facility policy titled Medication Administration, last reviewed 09/09/22, revealed medications
should be administered within 60 minutes of the scheduled administration time.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00142816.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
366481
If continuation sheet
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