Every finding on record at Gateway Springs Health Campus

Based on record review, staff interview, review of the facility's assessment tool the facility failed to ensure the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least eight consecutive hours per day, seven days per week, as required. This had the potential to affect all of the residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 47 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility staffing schedules revealed there was no RN scheduled on 07/05/26.Interview on 07/15/26 at 11:59 A.M. with the Executive Director (ED) confirmed that there was no RN working in the facility on 07/05/26.Review of the Facility Assessment Tool dated 08/01/25 revealed the facility would ensure they had sufficient staff to meet the needs of the residents at any given time.

Based on observation, review of material safety data sheets (MSDS), staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure potentially hazardous chemicals and cleaning supplies were secured and not accessible to residents. This had the potential to affect 10 (Residents #9, #11, #18, #24, #33, #42,#43, #44, #47, #49) facility-identified cognitively impaired and independently mobile residents. The facility census was 47 residents. Findings include: 1.Observation of lobby area on 07/15/26 at 3:15 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #288 revealed there was a container of Cavi-Wipes used for disinfecting and cleaning environmental surfaces in an unlocked drawer. The label on the Cavi-Wipes indicated the wipes should be kept out of reach of children. Interview on 07/15/26 at 3:15 P.M. with RN #288 confirmed the Cavi Wipes were in an unsecured drawer that residents could easily access. Review of the MSDS for Cavi-Wipes revealed if the product came in contact with skin, eyes or was swallowed to call a medical doctor immediately for treatment advice. 2.Observation of the restorative dining room kitchenette on 07/15/26 at 3:21 P.M. with RN #288 revealed it contained the following unsecured items all of which had labels on the bottles indicating the item should be kept out of the reach of children: a bottle of hand sanitizer, a bottle of air freshener, a bottle of fragrance oil Interview on 07/15/26 at 3:25 P.M. with RN #288 confirmed the hand sanitizer, air freshener, and fragrance oil should have been secured. Review of the MSDS for hand sanitizer, air freshener, and fragrance oil revealed if the substance came in contact with the eyes to rinse with water for fifteen minutes, and if ingested to dilute by giving large amounts of water and to call a physician immediately. The product should be kept out of the reach of children. 3.Observation of the activity room on 07/16/26 at 10:45 A.M. revealed the room was unlocked and the following items were being stored in a unlocked cabinets: a shelf full of acrylic paint used for crafts, two bottles of glue with warnings for the need for eye wash stations in the event of contact with the eyes or skin, two bottles of air freshener, two bottles of Minwax acrylic clear topcoat. Interview on 07/16/26 at 10:50 A.M. with Director of Plant Operations (DPO) #301 confirmed the items found in the activity room should be secured. Review of the MSDS for acrylic paint revealed the paints should be kept out of the reach of children and gloves and protective clothing should be worn when using to avoid skin contact. Review of the MSDS for Minwax revealed it should be stored in a locked cabinet and could be harmful to eyes, skin and respiratory system and medical treatment should be sought immediately if any of those areas are exposed. Review of facility policy titled Hazard Communication dated 02/21/23 revealed that a hazardous substance was defined as any material that when handled or contacted, may cause short or long term health problems. Every unit and employee break room was to have a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binder. SDS outlined special precautions and controls for handling hazardous material and were to be readily available to use if an employee or resident comes in contact with a hazardous material in order to intervene immediately.

Based on medical record review, resident interview, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure residents received medication as ordered by the physician. This affected one (Resident #40) of three residents reviewed for pharmaceutical services. The facility census was 47 residents. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #40 revealed an admission date of 06/29/26 at 6:44 P.M with diagnoses including fracture of the fifth lumbar vertebra, fracture of the sacrum, and multiple fractures of the pelvis. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #40 dated 07/01/26 revealed the resident had moderate cognition and required staff assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs.) Review of the physician's orders for Resident #40 revealed an order dated 06/29/26 for oxycodone 2.5 milligrams (mg) four times per day. Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for Resident #40 dated June 2026 revealed the resident missed the following three routine doses of oxycodone: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on 06/29/26, 8:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. on 06/29/26, 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on 06/30/26. Interview on 07/13/26 at 1:29 P.M with Resident #40 confirmed she had missed a few doses of her oxycodone when she was first admitted to the facility. Interview on 07/15/26 at 10:13 A.M with the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed Resident #40 missed three doses of oxycodone upon admission due to the medication not being available. The DON stated the nurse should have called the on-call provider and accessed the facility's emergency box which had oxycodone available. Review of facility policy Physician's and Medication Orders Guidelines dated 07/13/26 revealed the facility should call the provider for incomplete orders and clarifications.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were discarded. This had the potential to affect one resident (Resident #24) of two residents who resident with orders for insulin who received medications from the 300 Hall cart. The facility census was 47 residents.Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #24 revealed an admission date of 05/20/24 with a diagnosis of type two diabetes. Review of the physician's orders for Resident #24 revealed an order dated 05/07/26 for insulin aspart per sliding scale. Observation on 07/15/26 at 2:36 P.M of the 300-hall cart medication storage with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #280 revealed Resident #24's insulin aspart pen had an open date of 06/14/26 Interview on 07/15/26 at 2:37 P.M with LPN #24 confirmed the Resident #24's insulin pen was dated as opened on 06/14/26 and the expired insulin should have been discarded. Review of the facility policy titled Medication Storage in the Facility dated November 2018 revealed expired medications should be immediately removed from inventory and disposed of according to procedures for medication disposal.

Based on medical record review, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure a medical record contained accurate and complete documentation. This affected one (#55) out of the three residents reviewed for management of blood sugars. The facility census was 47. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #55 revealed an admitted [DATE] with medical diagnoses of encephalopathy, Parkinson's disease, dementia, diabetes mellitus, and malignant neoplasm of the left female breast. Review of the medical record revealed Resident #55 discharged on [DATE]. Review of the medical record for Resident #55 revealed an admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 09/30/24, which indicated Resident #55 was cognitively intact and required substantial/maximum staff assistance with toilet hygiene and bathing, partial/moderate staff assistance with transfers and supervision with bed mobility. The MDS indicated Resident #55 received insulin injections. Review of the medical record for Resident #55 revealed a physician order dated 09/28/24 for Humalog Kwikpen per sliding scale before meals, if blood sugar less than 70 or greater than 400 to call the physician. Review of the medical record for Resident #55 revealed October 2024 Medication Administration Record (MAR) which revealed no documentation to support the facility obtained Resident #55's blood sugar levels or administered insulin on 10/15/24 before lunch or supper or on 10/27/24 and 10/28/24 before breakfast. Review of the medical record for Resident #55 revealed lunch meal intake on 10/15/24 to be between 76-100%, breakfast intake on 10/27/24 to be between 51-75%, and breakfast intake on 10/28/24 to be between 51-75%. The medical record did not have documentation to support a supper intake on 10/15/24. Interview on 10/20/24 at 2:40 P.M. with Director of Health Services (DHS) confirmed the medical record for Resident #55 did not contain documentation to support the facility obtained Resident #55's blood sugar levels on 10/15/24 before lunch or supper, 10/27/24 before breakfast, or 10/28/24 before breakfast or Resident #55 received any insulin on those days. Interview on 10/20/24 at 2:45 P.M. with Registered Nurse (RN) #200 confirmed she was the nurse that provided care of Resident #55 on 10/16/24, 10/27/24, and 10/28/24. RN 3200 confirmed she did not obtain Resident #55 blood sugar levels on 10/16/24 before lunch or supper, on 10/27/24 before breakfast, or on 10/28/24 and insulin was not administered on those days. RN #200 stated Resident #55 had refused her meals and have her blood sugar levels taken on those days, so she did not administer insulin. RN #200 confirmed she did not document Resident #55's refusals to have blood sugar levels taken, refused meals, or any behaviors on 10/15/24, 10/27/24, or 10/28/24 and stated she forgot to document the refusals. Review of the facility policy titled, Medication administration, stated medications must not be administered without a written order or verbal order from the patient's physician. The policy stated that after the person administering the medication determined the five rights the medication was to be administered to the patient. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number OH00159230.

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident had a signed authorization for the facility to manage personal funds. This affected one (#20) out of five residents reviewed for personal funds accounts. The facility census was 42. Findings include: Review of Resident #20's chart revealed Resident #20 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic kidney disease, type two diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure (CHF), asthma and unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance and anxiety. Review of Resident #20's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was cognitively intact. Review of Resident #20's chart revealed the resident did not have a resident funds authorization on file. Review of Resident #20's quarterly statement from 10/01/23 to 12/13/23 revealed Resident #20 had a beginning balance of $2,130.50 on 10/01/23 and an ending balance of $142.05 on 12/31/23. Interview with Business Office Manager (BOM) #900 on 01/29/24 at 10:49 A.M. verified Resident #20 did not have a signed resident funds authorization on file at the facility. Review of the facility's resident trust management policy dated June 2022 revealed the resident trust fund authorization form must be completed when funds are received to open an account.

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident funds account was paid out within 30 days of a resident's discharge. This affected one (#154) out of five residents reviewed for personal funds accounts. The facility census was 42. Findings include: Review of Resident #154's chart revealed Resident #154 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including sepsis, cellulitis of right lower limb, cellulitis of left lower limb, congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Review of Resident #154's discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was cognitively intact. Review of Resident #154's chart revealed the resident was discharged from the facility on 08/18/23. Review of Resident #154's resident trust authorization dated 05/10/22 revealed Resident #154's power of attorney (POA) authorized the facility to handle Resident #154's funds. Review of Resident #154's quarterly statement from 10/01/23 to 12/13/23 revealed Resident #154 had an ending balance for $20.00 on 12/31/23. Review of Resident #154's payment dated 01/18/24 revealed Resident #154's POA was paid $20.00 with a facility check on 01/18/24. Interview with Business Office Manager (BOM) #900 on 01/29/24 at 10:49 A.M. verified Resident #154 discharged from the facility on 08/18/23 and her resident funds account was not paid to the POA until 01/18/24. Review of the facility's resident trust management policy dated June 2022 revealed closing of accounts and refunds should be completed within 30 days of a resident's discharge.

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's pain was monitored and treated. This affected one (#145) out of one resident reviewed for pain. The facility census was 42. Findings include: Review of Resident #145's chart revealed Resident #145 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including unspecified fracture of left patella subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing, type two diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, hypothyroidism, unspecified hearing loss and constipation. Review of Resident #145's hospital discharge plan and instructions dated 01/15/24 revealed Resident #145 was prescribed Oxycodone 5 milligrams (mgs) by mouth every eight hours as needed (PRN). Review of the pain scales for Resident #145 from 01/15/24 to 01/20/24 revealed Resident #145 had a pain scale of a zero out of 10 (pain where zero is no pain and 10 is severe pain) on 01/16/24, 01/17/24, and 01/19/24. Resident #145 had a pain scale of nine out of 10 on 01/18/24 at 11:36 A.M., six out of 10 on 01/20/24 at 2:39 A.M. and six out of 10 on 01/20/24 at 10:39 A.M. Review of the physician's orders for Resident #145 dated 01/15/24 to 01/20/24 revealed Resident #145 was ordered oxycodone 5 mgs every eight hours PRN for moderate to severe pain. Review of the January 2023 medication administration records (MARs) for Resident #145 revealed the resident did not receive any of her ordered PRN oxycodone 5 mgs for moderate to severe pain from 01/15/24 to 01/19/24. Resident #145 first received her PRN oxycodone 5 mgs on 01/20/24 at 2:40 A.M. with a pain rating of a six and on 01/20/24 at 10:20 A.M. with a pain rating of a six. Review of an occupational therapy evaluation and plan of treatment for Resident #145 dated 01/16/24 revealed the resident had pain that interfered and limited functional activity and the resident verbalized pain. Resident #145 evaluation revealed Resident #145 was agreeable and participated very well with the evaluation. The evaluation also stated, limited with pain and praying to Jesus for help during evaluation. Resident #145 was able to follow multi-step commands and was limited due to left knee pain. Review of a physical therapy evaluation and plan of treatment for Resident #145 dated 01/16/24 revealed the resident had pain that interfered and limited functional activity and the resident verbalized pain. Resident #145 evaluation revealed Resident #145 was agreeable and participated very well with the evaluation. The evaluation also stated, limited with pain and praying to Jesus for help during evaluation. Resident #145 was able to follow-multi step commands and was limited due to left knee pain. Review of a physician's order for Resident #145 dated 01/19/24 revealed Resident #145 was ordered oxycodone 5 mgs give an additional dose for pain control on 01/19/24 only . Review of a physician's note for Resident #145 dated 01/19/24 revealed the resident was seen by Physician #33. The note stated Resident #145 came to the facility on [DATE] from the hospital where she was admitted on [DATE] secondary to mechanical fall sustained left knee displaced transverse patella fracture and the resident was taken to the operating room. An open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) was completed with no complications after surgery and Resident #145 was stable and improving gradually. Resident #145 was sent to the facility for rehabilitation. When Physician #33 came to see the resident, she was sitting in her wheelchair in her room and stated she had been in pain, and she had not been receiving her oxycodone because it was unavailable. Resident #145's daughter was also in the room and was angry Resident #145 had been in pain and she had not been receiving her oxycodone. Resident #145 denied any other complaints and Resident #145 was very pleasant. The assessment indicated the resident's nurse was concerned about the resident's pain. Review of Resident #145's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. Resident #145 reported she had frequent pain in the past five days, her pain frequently made it hard to sleep at night, her pain limited her participation in rehabilitation therapy sessions, and frequently limited her day-to-day activities. Resident #145 rated her pain as severe for the past five days. Review of a physician's note for Resident #145 dated 01/22/24 revealed Resident #145 was seen by Physician. The note stated that Resident #145 was not receiving her oxycodone as planned on 01/19/24 (Friday) as her order dropped off the resident's chart although the medication was available. When Physician #33 came to see the resident, the resident was in mild pain secondary to not receiving her oxycodone. Physician #33 discussed the option of scheduling oxycodone to help decrease the amount of delay in bringing the pain medication. Review of a physician's order for Resident #145 dated 01/22/24 revealed Resident #145 was ordered oxycodone 5 mgs routinely every eight hours. There was no stop date on the order. Review of an occupational therapy note for Resident #145 dated 01/23/24 and authored by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) #800 revealed the family had no concerns over therapy but noted concerns with nursing care. Resident #145 was utilizing bed pan and not receiving pain medication in a timely manner. Review of the pain care plan for Resident #145 dated 01/25/24 revealed the resident was at risk for pain related to the surgical incision due to a left patella fracture and osteoporosis. Interventions included administer medications as ordered and notify the physician of any side effects observed or lack of effectiveness, attempt nonpharmacological interventions, notify the physician of an increase in pain, and observe and record verbal and non-verbal signs of pain. Interview with the power-of-attorney (POA) for Resident #145 on 01/30/24 at 4:01 P.M. revealed Resident #145 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and the resident did not receive her oxycodone as they were ordered from 01/15/24 to 01/22/24 because the doctor had not signed the prescription. Resident #145's POA stated Resident #145 was in severe pain and had called family members crying out in pain during that time. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 01/31/24 at 10:00 A.M. verified Resident #145 did not receive her PRN oxycodone on 01/15/24, 01/16/24, 01/17/24, and 01/18/24. The DON also verified the occupational and physical therapy evaluations dated 01/16/24 stated Resident #145 was in pain, and she was asking Jesus for help. The DON also verified Resident #145's occupational therapy note stated that Resident #145 was not receiving her pain medication in a timely manner. Interview with Physical Therapist (PT) #400 on 01/31/24 at 10:27 A.M. revealed he completed the physical therapy evaluation with Resident #145 on 01/16/24 and Resident #145 had pain when she stood up and was noted asking Jesus for help in a calm voice as she was standing up. PT #400 stated he would report a resident's pain to nursing but he could not remember the nurses name or details on the date of the evaluation. Interview with COTA #800 on 01/31/24 at 10:37 A.M. revealed Resident #145 had pain during therapy. Telephone interview with Physician #33 on 01/31/24 at 12:27 A.M. revealed Resident #145 did not have any oxycodone from 01/15/24 until 01/19/24 because the facility had an order, but the prescription was not signed, and the facility could not get the medication from the pharmacy or emergency box without a signed prescription. Physician #33 stated she was not on call on 01/15/24 and did not know which physician did not sign the prescription but stated that nursing staff could always call the physician on call to get the prescription signed if needed. Physician #33 reported that Resident #145 was in pain when she saw her on 01/19/24 and the resident was holding her knee and stating she was in pain. Physician #33 stated she ensured Resident #145 was given a signed prescription for oxycodone 5 mg as needed on 01/19/24. Physician #33 also reported she saw Resident #145 on 01/22/24 and Resident #145's prescription for oxycodone had been automatically discontinued as the original prescription from the hospital had ended. Physician #33 reported she ordered Resident #145 routine oxycodone on 01/22/24 as Resident #145 was in pain. Review of the facility's guidelines for pain observation and management dated 05/11/16 revealed the facility will ensure each resident's pain including its origin, location, severity, alleviating and exacerbating factors, current treatment and response to treatment will be observed and documented according to the needs of each individual.

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident that received a psychotropic medication had an appropriate diagnosis and indications for use. This affected one (#40) out of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The facility census was 42. Findings include: Review of Resident #40's chart revealed Resident #40 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety, fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing, insomnia, and disorientation. Review of Resident #40's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident was severely cognitively impaired. Review of Resident #40's physician order dated 12/28/23 revealed Resident #40 was prescribed quetiapine/Seroquel (anti-psychotic) 25 milligrams (mgs) at bedtime for unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety. Interview with Registered Nurse (RN) #950 on 01/30/24 at 11:11 A.M. verified Resident #40's physician's order dated 12/28/23 indicated the resident was prescribed quetiapine 25 mgs at bedtime for unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety. RN #950 also confirmed unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety was not an appropriate diagnosis for the use of quetiapine and Resident #40 was not seen by a psychiatrist at the facility. RN #950 also verified Resident #40 did not have any additional psychiatric diagnoses for the use of Seroquel. Review of the facility's undated Seroquel manufacture instructions revealed Seroquel may increase the risk of death in older adults with mental health problems related to dementia.