Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Magnolia Manor Of Columbus Nursing Center - West during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A facility failed to protect residents from potential sexual abuse. A resident reported inappropriate contact by staff, but no protective measures were taken. Additionally, two residents were found in a compromising situation, but the facility did not investigate or report the incident. These failures highlight significant oversights in abuse prevention and response protocols.
The facility failed to report allegations of potential abuse involving three residents to the appropriate authorities. One resident alleged sexual abuse by staff, which was not reported despite being communicated to the relevant personnel. Additionally, an incident involving two cognitively impaired residents in a compromising situation was not reported, as the Administrator did not deem it necessary. These failures created the potential for ongoing abuse and harm.
The facility failed to investigate allegations of potential abuse involving three residents. A resident's claims of inappropriate touching by CNAs were not thoroughly examined, and an incident involving two residents in a compromising situation was dismissed without proper investigation. The facility's inaction created a risk for continued abuse, as the allegations were not interpreted as potential abuse due to the residents' histories.
The facility failed to maintain an abuse-free environment, timely report, and investigate allegations of abuse. A resident alleged potential sexual abuse by staff, and another incident involved a resident potentially assaulting another resident. The administration, including the Administrator and DON, did not ensure these allegations were reported and investigated, leading to Immediate Jeopardy.
Failure to Protect Residents from Potential Sexual Abuse
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Summary
The facility failed to protect three residents from potential sexual abuse, as identified in a survey. Resident R61 reported potential sexual abuse by staff, alleging that female staff members were rough during care and made inappropriate contact. Despite the report, there was no documentation of a physical assessment or any attempt to protect R61 from further potential abuse. Interviews with staff confirmed that no measures were taken to ensure R61's safety following the allegation, and the facility's administration did not interpret the report as potential abuse due to the resident's history of care refusal and medical conditions. Additionally, residents R24 and R97 were found in a compromising situation, with R24 lying on a bed with pants down and R97 emerging from the bathroom in a similar state of undress. Staff members who witnessed the scene did not observe any explicit actions but noted the unusual circumstances. Despite the potential for abuse, the facility's administration did not investigate or report the incident, as they believed no inappropriate actions were witnessed. The facility's systemic failure to address these incidents and protect residents from potential abuse was identified as a deficiency. The lack of immediate action and investigation into the allegations and observed situations created a risk for continued abuse, highlighting a significant oversight in the facility's abuse prevention and response protocols.
Failure to Report Allegations of Abuse
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to report allegations of potential abuse involving three residents to the appropriate authorities, including the State Agency, the local Ombudsman, and local law enforcement. Specifically, the facility did not report an allegation of sexual abuse by staff members made by one resident, and potential sexual abuse between two other residents witnessed by staff members. This failure to report created the potential for ongoing abuse, leading to serious physical and/or psychological harm for the residents involved. One resident, who had diagnoses including type 2 diabetes, depression, and anxiety, reported to the MDS Coordinator that female staff members were rough during care and allegedly inserted their fingers into her. Despite the report being communicated to the Registered Nurse, the Administrator, and the Director of Nursing, the allegation was not reported to the necessary outside agencies. The Administrator did not interpret the report as potential abuse due to the resident's history of refusing care and medical conditions, and thus did not report it. In another incident, two residents with severe cognitive impairments were found in a compromising situation by staff, with one resident's pants partially down and the other coming out of the bathroom in a similar state. The Administrator decided not to report the incident, believing it did not warrant investigation since staff did not witness any inappropriate actions. However, the Director of Nursing later confirmed that the incident should have been reported to the State Agency.
Failure to Investigate Allegations of Abuse
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of potential abuse involving three residents, R24, R61, and R97. For R61, the facility did not conduct a comprehensive investigation into her allegations of potential sexual abuse by staff members. Despite R61's complaints of being left in urine, rough handling, and inappropriate touching by CNAs, the facility's investigation was inadequate. The documentation provided did not address the specific allegations of sexual abuse, and there was no evidence of attempts to gather written statements from staff or residents, assess R61 physically or psychosocially, or identify potential perpetrators. In the case of R24 and R97, the facility also failed to investigate an incident that suggested potential sexual abuse. Staff members found R24 and R97 in a compromising situation, with R24 lying on a bed with her pants partially down and R97 emerging from the bathroom with his pants similarly positioned. Despite this, the facility did not conduct a thorough investigation, as the Administrator and DON believed that no inappropriate actions were witnessed directly by staff. The facility's lack of action in these cases created a potential risk for continued abuse. The Administrator and DON acknowledged that the allegations were not interpreted as potential abuse due to the residents' histories and behaviors, leading to a failure to follow the facility's policy on abuse investigation. This oversight resulted in the identification of Immediate Jeopardy, highlighting the serious nature of the deficiency.
Failure to Maintain Abuse-Free Environment and Report Allegations
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to administer its operations effectively and efficiently, resulting in a failure to maintain an abuse-free environment, timely report allegations of abuse, and thoroughly investigate these allegations. Specifically, the facility did not ensure that residents were free from potential abuse, as evidenced by an incident where a resident alleged potential sexual abuse by unknown female staff members and another incident where staff witnessed a resident potentially sexually assaulting another resident. These incidents were not reported or investigated in a timely manner, which is a violation of the facility's policy on abuse prohibition, reporting, and investigation. The facility's administration, including the Administrator and the Director of Nursing (DON), did not fulfill their responsibilities to oversee the functions of the facility and ensure that allegations of abuse were reported to the State Agency and thoroughly investigated. The Administrator confirmed that the DON was the designated abuse coordinator, yet the facility failed to report and investigate allegations of both staff-to-resident and resident-to-resident abuse. This lack of action led to the identification of Immediate Jeopardy, which was determined to have existed for several months before being addressed.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Manor Of Columbus Nursing Center - East | 0.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 12 | 0 |
| Parkwood Health Care Facility | 3.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 |
| Spring Harbor At Green Island | 4 mi | ★★★★★ | 9 | 0 |
| Bridgeway Health And Rehabilitation Center | 4.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| River Towne Center | 4.3 mi | ★★★★★ | 8 | 0 |
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