Otterbein-Cridersville

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Otterbein-Cridersville, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 23, 2025

  Based on observation, staff interviews, review of dishwasher temperature logs and review of the dishwasher manual, the facility failed to ensure the dishwasher was washing and rinsing dishes at the proper temperatures to sanitize the dishes. This had the potential to affect all 44 residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 44. Findings include: Observation on 04/14/25 at 8:17 A.M. with Director of Culinary Services #324 revealed the main kitchen dishwasher rinse cycle was 176 degrees Fahrenheit (F). Interview on 04/14/25 at 8:17 A.M., at time of observation, with Director of Culinary Services #324 confirmed the dishwasher rinse cycle should be 180 degrees F. Observation on 04/14/25 at 8:19 A.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jun 22, 2023

  Based on staff interview, review of facility policies, and review of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, the facility failed to have an appropriate Legionella water management program in place. This had the potential to affect all 38 residents in the facility. The census was 38. Findings include: Review of the facility's undated, Legionella Water Management for Legionella Risk Reduction, policy revealed the facility would do the following: Implement a water management program that included control measures such as physical controls, temperature management, disinfectant level control, visual inspections, and environmental testing for pathogens. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Nov 10, 2021

  Based on observation, staff interviews, review of the staffing schedules, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure staff wore full personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in the COVID-19 isolation unit. This had the potential to effect 39 of 39 residents who reside in the facility. Findings include: Observation on 11/08/21 at 6:40 A.M., revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #50 came to the outside door of the COVID-19 unit with an N95 mask and the face shield not covering his face. He did not have a gown or gloves on. Two State tested Nursing Assistants (STNA's), identified as STNA #51 and STNA #52, walked in front of the outside door to the COVID-19 unit without gowns or gloves on. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Apr 23, 2025

  Based on medical record review, observation, staff interview and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medication were stored securely and not at the bedside. Additionally, the facility also failed to ensure medication cart was securely locked when unattended on Rehab Hall. This affected three (#147, #22 and #38) of three residents reviewed for medication storage and had the potential to affect 13 (#20, #29, #41, #196, #197, #198, 199, #200, #201, #202, #203, #204, and #205) residents the facility identified as independently mobile and cognitively impaired. The facility census was 44. Findings include: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Jun 22, 2023

  Based on medical record review, observation, staff interview, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure hot water was within appropriate parameters to potentially avoid burns. This had the potential to affect three residents (#15, #296, and #297) whose water supply shared the same water heater. In addition, the facility failed to ensure resident fall interventions were in place as ordered. This affected one resident (#32) of three reviewed for falls. The facility census was 38. Findings Include: Observation on 06/21/23 at approximately 9:52 A.M. revealed Former Resident #298's resident room revealed the resident bathroom sink temperature tempted at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Interview on 06/21/23 at 10:00 A.M. […]