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A standard survey is most likely before around November 2026
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Pataskala Oaks Care Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to date a multi-dose vial of Tubersol tuberculin solution when it was opened for use. An LPN confirmed the absence of the opened date, and the manufacturer's guidelines and facility policy require that opened vials be dated and discarded after 30 days.
The facility failed to ensure that residents on a mechanically altered diet were served food at the appropriate texture, with chicken lasagna containing pieces larger than the required 1/4 inch size. This affected five residents with conditions such as dysphagia and Alzheimer's disease.
The facility failed to use appropriate hand hygiene during meal service, affecting all residents who consumed food from the kitchen. Dietary staff were observed performing various tasks and changing gloves without washing their hands, violating the facility's hand washing policy.
The facility failed to complete a bed hold notice within 24 hours for a resident discharged to the hospital. The resident, whose primary payer was Ohio Medicaid, did not have the required notification in their medical record. The Business Office Manager confirmed the notice was not sent due to the discharge occurring on a weekend, and by the following Monday, the resident's family had informed the facility that the resident would not be returning.
A facility failed to apply and document the use of a left elbow brace for a resident with cerebral palsy, despite a physician's order and staff education on its correct placement. Observations and interviews confirmed the brace was not consistently applied, and documentation was lacking due to a task option not being activated in the POC system.
A resident with multiple diagnoses, including quadriplegia and anoxic brain damage, experienced a fall due to inadequate assistance during routine care. The care plan required two-person assistance for bed mobility, but only one aide was present, leading to the incident. The interdisciplinary team noted changes in the resident's muscle tone and significant weight gain as contributing factors.
The facility failed to change oxygen and nebulizer tubing as ordered for a resident with severe cognitive impairment and respiratory issues. Observations on two consecutive days revealed that the tubing had not been changed as per the weekly schedule, and an LPN confirmed the dates were from a week ago, indicating non-compliance with physician orders and facility policy.
The facility failed to provide non-pharmacological interventions and properly document pain location and indicators of pain for a resident with complex medical conditions. The resident received as-needed pain medication multiple times without required documentation, as confirmed by the DON.
The facility failed to document an end date for an as-needed psychotropic drug, ensure non-pharmacological interventions were attempted, and complete AIMS assessments as scheduled for three residents. This resulted in improper monitoring and documentation of psychotropic medication use.
The facility failed to ensure that puree food was served according to the menu and at an appropriate texture for a resident on a puree diet. Dietary staff prepared puree chicken lasagna and chicken breast without following a recipe, resulting in a soupy consistency with visible chunks and a mixture that separated into thin liquid. The food did not meet the required 'pudding-like' consistency as per the facility's policy.
The facility failed to change the oxygen and nebulizer tubing for a resident as required by the physician's order. Despite the order being signed off as completed, observations revealed that the tubing had not been changed. An LPN confirmed the discrepancy, and the DON emphasized the expectation for accurate documentation.
The facility failed to perform proper hand hygiene during wound care for a resident with a sacrum pressure injury. An LPN did not follow the facility's wound care policy, neglecting to change gloves or wash hands during the dressing change process, despite handling heavily saturated dressings and applying new materials.
Failure to Date Multi-Dose Vial of Tubersol Tuberculin Solution
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Summary
The facility failed to date a multi-dose vial of Tubersol tuberculin solution when it was opened for use. An observation revealed an opened multi-dose vial of Tubersol tuberculin solution in the medication refrigerator without an opened date on the vial, sticker, or storage box. The storage box had a delivery date from the pharmacy, but no indication of when the vial was first used. An LPN confirmed the absence of the opened date and stated that the solution should be used within 30 days of opening. The manufacturer's guidelines and the facility's medication storage policy both require that opened vials be dated and discarded after 30 days of use.
Failure to Provide Appropriate Food Texture for Mechanically Altered Diets
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that five residents on a mechanically altered diet were served food at an appropriate texture. Specifically, residents with diagnoses such as Alzheimer's disease, dysphagia, cerebral infarction, and diabetes mellitus were observed receiving chicken lasagna with large chunks of chicken, which did not meet the required texture standards. The facility's policy indicated that meat should be in pieces no larger than 1/4 inch, but the lasagna served contained pieces larger than this size. The Dietary Manager confirmed that the lasagna was used without alterations based on information from a previous cook and her own assumption that the meat size was appropriate. During the lunch meal observation, it was noted that the lasagna contained chicken pieces larger than a quarter, which was not suitable for residents on a mechanically altered diet. The Speech Language Pathologist confirmed that meat for such diets should be the size of a quarter or less. The Dietary Manager acknowledged that the facility policy required meat to be 1/4 inch or less and that the lasagna used did not comply with this requirement. This deficiency affected five residents out of the 15 on a mechanically altered or soft diet, compromising their dietary needs and safety.
Failure to Use Appropriate Hand Hygiene During Meal Service
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Summary
The facility failed to use appropriate hand hygiene during meal service, which had the potential to affect all 46 residents who consumed food from the kitchen. During an observation, Dietary Staff #466 was seen performing various tasks such as preparing puree food, handling oven mitts, setting up the steam table, obtaining food temperatures, and serving food without washing her hands. Although she changed gloves multiple times, she did not wash her hands throughout the observation period. Additionally, Dietary Staff #460 entered the kitchen from the dining room, put on gloves, and began preparing grilled cheese sandwiches without washing her hands. The deficiency was confirmed through an interview with Dietary Staff #466 and the Dietary Manager #459. The facility's 'Hand Washing' policy, which was undated, required employees to wash their hands in several instances, including when entering the kitchen, after handling soiled equipment or utensils, during food preparation, before donning disposable gloves, and after removing gloves. The observed actions of the dietary staff were in direct violation of this policy, leading to the identified deficiency.
Failure to Complete Bed Hold Notice Within 24 Hours
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Summary
The facility failed to complete a bed hold notice within 24 hours of a resident's discharge to the hospital. This deficiency affected one resident out of four reviewed for hospitalization. Resident #55, who was admitted to the facility and later sent to the hospital for evaluation of altered mental status, did not have a bed hold notice in their medical record. The resident's primary payer was Ohio Medicaid, which requires notification to the resident's representative about the option to hold the resident's bed following a hospital discharge. The Business Office Manager confirmed that the bed hold notice was not sent because the discharge occurred on a weekend, and by the following Monday, the resident's family had informed the facility that the resident would not be returning, so the notice was not completed. The facility's policy requires written information to be given to residents and their representatives prior to a transfer, explaining the rights and limitations regarding bed-holds.
Failure to Apply and Document Use of Elbow Brace
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Summary
The facility failed to apply and document the use of a left elbow brace for a resident with cerebral palsy, high blood pressure, and type two diabetes mellitus, who required assistance with personal care tasks and used a wheelchair for mobility. Despite a physician's order for the resident to wear a left elbow extension brace daily to prevent contracture, there was no documentation in the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) or Point of Care (POC) task documentation indicating that the brace was applied. Observations over two days revealed the brace was not applied and was instead found on furniture in the resident's room. Interviews with the resident and staff confirmed the inconsistency in applying the brace, and it was revealed that the task option for documenting the brace application was not activated in the POC system, leading to a lack of proper documentation and follow-through on the physician's order. The resident's medical record and care plan indicated the need for the brace, and staff had been educated on its correct placement. However, the failure to document and consistently apply the brace as ordered resulted in a deficiency in maintaining the resident's range of motion and preventing contracture. The facility's policy on resident mobility and range of motion, which mandates treatment to prevent a decrease in range of motion, was not adhered to in this case.
Failure to Provide Adequate Assistance Resulting in Resident Fall
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure Resident #39 received the appropriate assistance, resulting in a fall. Resident #39, who had multiple diagnoses including quadriplegia, anoxic brain damage, and chronic respiratory failure, was dependent on staff for all activities of daily living. The resident's care plan indicated a need for two-person assistance for bed mobility and transfers. However, during routine care, a State tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) assisted the resident alone, leading to the resident being assisted to the floor when turned to the opposite side. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that only one aide was providing care at the time of the fall, contrary to the care plan requirements for two-person assistance. The interdisciplinary team reviewed the incident and noted that Resident #39 had been receiving Botox injections, which changed his muscle tone, and had experienced significant weight gain over the previous six months. These factors contributed to the increased risk of falls. The team determined that a larger bed would decrease the risk of future falls by providing a safer environment for bed mobility, transfers, and positioning. Despite these observations, the deficiency occurred due to the failure to follow the care plan's directive for two-person assistance during bed mobility.
Failure to Change Oxygen and Nebulizer Tubing as Ordered
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Summary
The facility failed to change oxygen and nebulizer tubing as ordered for Resident #14, who was admitted with diagnoses including asthma, high blood pressure, dementia, and weakness. The resident had severe cognitive impairment and required staff assistance for personal hygiene, transfers, and bathing. Physician orders indicated that the oxygen tubing should be changed weekly on Sunday night shifts. However, observations on two consecutive days revealed that the oxygen and nebulizer tubing dated 04/14/24 had not been changed as per the order, despite the facility policy requiring weekly changes and the LPN confirming the dates were from a week ago. On 04/22/24, Resident #14 was observed sitting in a wheelchair receiving oxygen via nasal cannula with tubing dated 04/14/24. The nebulizer tubing was also dated 04/14/24. The following day, the same tubing was observed still in use, indicating it had not been changed. An interview with the LPN confirmed that the tubing should have been changed on the previous Sunday night, but it had not been done. This failure to follow physician orders and facility policy affected the resident's respiratory care and highlighted a lapse in adherence to scheduled medical equipment maintenance.
Failure to Document Pain Management and Non-Pharmacological Interventions
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Summary
The facility failed to provide non-pharmacological interventions and properly document pain location and indicators of pain for a resident with multiple complex medical conditions, including ALS and chronic pain syndrome. The resident's care plan included various interventions for pain management, but the review of the medical record revealed that these interventions were not followed. Specifically, the resident received as-needed pain medication (Dilaudid) multiple times without any documentation of non-pharmacological interventions or descriptions of the pain's location and characteristics. The facility's 'Pain Assessment and Management' policy required staff to ask residents about pain and identify its characteristics, but this was not adhered to in the case of the resident. The Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no indication that non-pharmacological interventions had been attempted and that descriptions of the pain should have been documented. This deficiency affected one resident out of the five reviewed for unnecessary medications, highlighting a significant lapse in the facility's pain management practices.
Failure to Document and Monitor Psychotropic Medication Use
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure an end date was documented for an as-needed psychotropic drug order, document behaviors, and ensure non-pharmacological interventions were attempted prior to the administration of as-needed psychotropic drugs for Resident #46. The resident, who had multiple diagnoses including anxiety disorder and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), received Ativan multiple times without documentation of non-pharmacological interventions or behavior descriptions. The Director of Nursing confirmed that these steps should have been taken and documented for every as-needed administration of Ativan. For Resident #38, who had severe cognitive impairment and multiple psychiatric diagnoses, the facility failed to complete Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) assessments as scheduled. The resident had only one AIMS assessment completed since the previous year, and the unit manager confirmed that the order for AIMS assessments was not carried over to the new system, leading to the oversight. The resident's psychiatric note indicated intermittent verbal aggression, but no further AIMS assessments were documented. Resident #19, diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, depression, and dementia, was on Seroquel for dementia. The facility failed to document AIMS evaluations prior to April 24, 2024, despite the resident being on antipsychotic medication. The facility's policies did not address the frequency of AIMS evaluations, and the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual indicates that residents on antipsychotic medications should be monitored for potential adverse consequences at least quarterly. The facility's failure to follow these guidelines resulted in a lack of proper monitoring for potential adverse effects of the medication.
Failure to Serve Puree Food at Appropriate Texture
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that puree food was served according to the menu and at an appropriate texture for a resident on a puree diet. The deficiency was observed when Dietary Staff #466 prepared puree chicken lasagna and chicken breast without following a recipe, resulting in a soupy consistency with visible chunks and a mixture that separated into thin liquid. The dietary staff added unmeasured amounts of milk, broth, and thickener, which did not achieve the required 'pudding-like' consistency as per the facility's policy. The dietary staff and manager confirmed that the food was thinner than pudding or mashed potatoes and did not meet the required texture for puree diets. The affected resident had severe cognitive impairment and was on a puree diet as per the physician's order. The lunch menu for the day included a BLT with potato cakes, green beans, and a cookie, with an alternate meal of chicken lasagna and a breadstick. However, the dietary staff's preparation did not adhere to the menu or the consistency guidelines, leading to the deficiency. The facility's policy on 'Consistency Modified Diets' stated that puree food should be homogenous, cohesive, and 'pudding-like,' which was not followed in this instance.
Failure to Change Oxygen and Nebulizer Tubing as Ordered
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to accurately document a physician order by signing off that an order had been completed when it had not. Specifically, the facility did not change the oxygen and nebulizer tubing for a resident as required by the physician's order. This affected one resident who had severe cognitive impairment and required staff assistance for personal hygiene, transfers, and bathing. The resident had diagnoses including asthma, high blood pressure, dementia, and weakness. The physician's order required the oxygen tubing to be changed every week on Sunday night shift, but the tubing dated 04/14/24 was not changed as documented on 04/21/24. Observations on 04/22/24 and 04/23/24 revealed that the resident was using oxygen and nebulizer tubing that had not been changed since 04/14/24, despite the order being signed off as completed on 04/21/24. An interview with an LPN confirmed that the tubing had not been changed, even though the order was signed off. The Director of Nursing stated that the expectation is for nurses to accurately follow physician orders and only sign off when the task has been completed.
Failure to Perform Proper Hand Hygiene During Wound Care
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Summary
The facility failed to perform proper hand hygiene during wound care for Resident #34, who was admitted with multiple diagnoses including a pressure injury to the sacrum, bacteremia, and bilateral above-the-knee amputations. During an observation, LPN #419 did not follow the facility's wound care policy, which mandates hand washing and changing gloves at specific steps in the procedure. LPN #419 placed wound dressing supplies directly on the bed without a barrier, washed her hands only before donning gloves, and did not change gloves or wash hands during the dressing change process. This included handling the heavily saturated dressing, cleansing the wound, and applying new dressing materials without changing gloves or performing hand hygiene in between steps. An interview with LPN #419 confirmed the failure to wash hands or change gloves during the dressing change. The facility's policy on wound care, dated October 2010, clearly outlines the need for hand washing and glove changes at multiple points during the procedure. The LPN admitted to only washing hands before starting and after completing the dressing change, neglecting the necessary steps in between. This oversight directly contradicts the facility's established protocols for infection prevention and control.
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