Inspection Findings Report

Wadsworth Pointe

Wadsworth, OH • CMS ID: 366237

Report Summary

5 Findings Documented
Oct 2019 - Jan 2025 Date Range
January 23, 2025 Most Recent

Detailed Findings

Tag 645 D

Finding Description

Based on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to submit an accurate Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I for one (Resident #7) of three sampled residents reviewed for PASRR requirements. Specifically, Resident #7's PASRR Level I did not reflect the presence of diagnosed mental illness or the use of psychotropic medications.
Findings included:
Review of the facility policy titled, Ohio Non-Licensed PASRR Designation Process, revised 01/12/2022, indicated, 3. He/She [individual responsible for completing PASRRs] will complete the PASRR screenings in accordance with OAC [Ohio Administrative Code] 5160-3-15.1 and 15.2.
Review of the Resident Face Sheet indicated the facility admitted Resident #7 on 07/30/2024. According to the Resident Face Sheet, the resident had a medical history that included diagnoses of Parkinson's disease; bipolar disorder (BPD), unspecified; major depressive disorder (MDD) single episode, unspecified; and alcohol abuse, uncomplicated.
Review of Resident #7's Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Identification Screen, signed by the Social Services Designee (SSD) on 07/31/2024, revealed the screening type was a Resident Review due to Expiring Hospital Exemption. Section E: Indications of Serious Mental Illness indicated the resident did not have mental illness diagnoses of schizophrenia, mood disorders, delusional disorders, panic or severe anxiety disorders, somatic symptom disorders, personality disorders, other psychotic disorders, or another mental disorder that may lead to a chronic disability. The resident's diagnoses of BPD, MDD, and alcohol abuse were not reflected. The PASRR Identification Screen also indicated Resident #7 had not received psychotropic medications, including antidepressant and anti-psychotic medications, in the past six months and had no indicators of serious mental illness.
Review of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Result Notice, dated 07/31/2024, indicated there were no indicators of serious mental illness and/or developmental disability for Resident #7, so a Level II evaluation was not required.
Review of an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 08/06/2024, revealed Resident #7 had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 12, which indicated the resident had moderate cognitive impairment. The MDS indicated Resident #7 had active diagnoses including depression and BPD. The MDS indicated Resident #7 received antipsychotic and antidepressant medications during the seven-day assessment look-back period.
During an interview on 01/23/2025 at 1:22 P.M., the social service designee (SSD) stated she had been with the facility since 2022 as a state trained nurse aide and had accepted the social services position six months prior. The SSD stated she completed PASSRs in the facility if they were not completed at the hospital. The SSD stated that when she was completing a PASRR she reviewed diagnoses, medications, and would contact the family. The SSD stated the mental health section of the PASRR form asked about mental illness history, the illness's effect on the resident's life and personal care, psychiatric medications, and addiction history. The SSD reviewed Resident #7's PASRR, dated 07/31/2024, confirmed she completed it, and stated she saw no indication of serious mental illness reflected on the PASRR. The SSD stated Resident #7 received psychotropic medications, including antidepressant and antipsychotic medications, and had diagnoses of BPD, MDD, and alcohol abuse that were present upon admission and should have been reflected on the resident's PASRR. The SSD stated she must have overlooked those diagnoses while completing Resident #7's initial PASRR.
During an interview on 01/23/2025 at 3:27 P.M., the Interim Administrator reviewed Resident #7's diagnoses list and their PASRR Level I. The Interim Administrator stated the resident's diagnoses of BPD and MDD should have been reflected.
Event ID: 2WAW11
Tag 550 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure urinary catheter bags were covered to maintain resident dignity. This affected one (#49) of two residents reviewed for urinary catheters. The census was 56.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #49 revealed an admission date of 08/09/23. Diagnoses included severe intellectual disabilities, acute kidney failure, retention of urine, chronic obstructive pyelonephritis, unspecified hydronephrosis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #49 was assessed with moderately impaired cognition.
Observation on 01/02/24 at 8:23 A.M. revealed Resident #49 was sitting in the common dining room awaiting breakfast and his urinary catheter (Foley) bag was not covered.
Interview with State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #135 and STNA #140 verified Resident #49's urinary privacy bag was not covered in the common dining area.
This deficiency represents an incidental finding investigated under Complaint Number OH00149334.
Event ID: B5YE11 Complaint Investigation
Tag 880 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, medical record review, staff interview, review of a facility policy, and review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website, the facility failed to ensure urinary catheters were maintained in a manner to prevent infection. This affected one (#49) of two residents reviewed for urinary catheters. The census was 56.
Findings include:
Review of the medical record for Resident #49 revealed an admission date of 08/09/23. Diagnoses included severe intellectual disabilities, acute kidney failure, retention of urine, chronic obstructive pyelonephritis, unspecified hydronephrosis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms.
Review of the quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #49 was assessed with moderately impaired cognition and used a manual wheelchair for mobility around the facility.
Review of the plan of care dated 08/16/23, last reviewed 12/04/23, revealed Resident #49 required an external catheter and nephron tube due to acute kidney failure and urinary retention.
Review of a progress note dated 10/11/23 revealed Resident #49's a urinary catheter (Foley) that was intact and draining clear yellow. The resident also had a right nephrostomy tube with a dressing that was clean, dry, intact, and draining clear yellow.
Observation on 01/02/24 at 8:23 A.M. revealed Resident #49 sitting in the dining room awaiting breakfast. The resident's Foley catheter bag was hooked on the cross bar under his manual wheelchair and there was not enough space for the Foley catheter bag to be up off the floor. Further observation revealed approximately one-third of the Foley bag was resting directly on the floor uncovered.
Interview with State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) #135 and STNA #140 at 8:35 A.M. on 01/02/24 stated Resident #49 could transfer himself and also could reach where the Foley bag was hooked on the wheelchair. STNA #135 and STNA #140 verified Resident #49's Foley bag was resting on the floor uncovered, and the resident dragged the bag around the facility under the wheelchair and in and out of the elevator when the resident to different floors of the facility.
Review of the infection control policy, dated 08/19/20, revealed employees are to support resident safety by adhering to all policies and procedures related to infection prevention.
Review of the CDC website at, https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/cauti/index.html, last reviewed 11/05/15, and titled, Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI), revealed under proper techniques for urinary catheter maintenance to keep the collecting bag below the level of the bladder at all times. Do not rest the bag on the floor.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00149334.
Event ID: B5YE11 Complaint Investigation
Tag 755 E

Finding Description

Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to reconcile controlled narcotics to ensure medications were accounted for. This finding had the potential to affect four residents (Residents #29, #45, #58 and #59) of four residents who reside on the 2nd floor and receive narcotic medications.
Findings include:
Review of an email from Registered Nurse (RN) #913 to the Director of Nursing (DON) on 11/17/23 at 6:49 P.M. indicated the nurse decided to amend the original resignation letter because of the medication count issue that occurred during the week. The resignation date was to be effective immediately on 11/17/23.
Interview on 12/12/23 at 7:40 A.M. with Human Resources (HR) Director #712 indicated RN #913 reported to her that she had a doctor's appointment on 11/14/23 and the DON refused to conduct a narcotic count with her when handing over the narcotic medication keys to the second floor drug administration cart.
Interview on 12/12/23 at 8:11 A.M. with the DON indicated RN #913 worked the second floor on 11/14/23 and she worked on a cart on the third floor on dayshift. The DON stated she was passing medications around 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. when RN #913 asked her to count the narcotics drawer on the second floor so she could leave for a doctor's appointment. The DON confirmed she did not count the narcotic's drawer with the nurse but did accept the narcotic keys because RN #913 left the building. The DON confirmed the second floor medication administration cart and narcotic count was not completed with two nursing staff to ensure misappropriation of narcotics did not occur.
The facility identified four residents who received narcotics from the locked narcotic drawer in the second floor medication administration cart including Residents #29, #45, #58 and #59.
Review of the undated Narcotic Documentation Overview policy indicated the lack of appropriate documentation of narcotics can lead to suspicion of drug diversion, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) investigations and/or disciplinary action against the nursing license.
This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00148527.
Event ID: 8KPN11 Complaint Investigation
Tag 625 D

Finding Description

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure bed hold notices were provided to all residents regardless of payment source. This affected one (Resident #55) of two residents reviewed for hospitalizations.
Findings include:
Review of Resident #55's closed medical record revealed an admission date of 06/04/19 and discharged date of 07/02/19. Diagnoses included morbid obesity, acute kidney failure unspecified, and congestive heart failure. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had intact cognition and required total dependence of two staff for toilet use and transfers, extensive assistance of two staff for bed mobility, received oxygen and was on dialysis.
Review of the nursing notes dated 07/02/19 at 6:30 A.M. revealed at 5:55 A.M. a state tested nurse aide yelled down the hall to the nurse that the resident was unresponsive. The nurse responded immediately with crash cart. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was called. EMS arrived and transported the resident to the emergency room (ER). The resident's Power of Attorney was updated. Report was called in to the ER. The resident's physician was updated. Review of a nursing note dated 07/02/19 at 10:05 A.M. revealed Resident #55 was transferred to the local hospital for admission. Further review of the medical record revealed no evidence the resident or representative was provided with a bed-hold notice.
Interview on 10/02/19 at 12:31 P.M. with the Administrator and Corporate Director of Nursing #501 revealed Resident #55 did not get a bed hold notice because he was not on Medicaid. The Administrator stated they only gave bed hold notices to residents that received Medicaid but everyone received the policy in their admission packet.
Review of the facility policy titled Bed Hold Letter Policy (Ohio) revised October 2015 revealed it was the policy of the facility to track Medicaid bed hold days and notify appropriate parties via the Medicaid Bed Hold Letter.
Event ID: 19ER11

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