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Inspection visit

Health inspection

PASSAVANT RETIREMENT AND HEALTCMS #3950012 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, resident clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete weekly wound assessments for one of four sampled residents with developed areas (Resident R35). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: The facility Protocol for skin integrity and wound management policy, last reviewed on 1/2023, indicated that when a wound develops, the nurse will assess, measure, stage and document findings on the wound observation tool. Weekly routine assessments will be done by a licensed nurse. The facility pressure injury/ skin breakdown clinical protocol policy, last reviewed on 1/2023, indicated that the nurse will assess and document an individual's significant risk factors for developing pressure injuries. Monitoring of the wound will occur with each dressing change and weekly by the wound nurse. Review of Resident R35's admission record indicated she was admitted on [DATE]. Review of Resident R35's MDS assessment (MDS-Minimum Data Set assessment: periodic assessment of resident care needs), dated 1/18/23, indicated that her diagnoses included right tibia fracture, depressive disorder, hyperlipidemia, overactive bladder, and hypertension. Review of Resident R35's care plans dated 1/17/2023, indicated that the licensed nurse will assess her skin weekly. Review of Resident R35's wound observation tool (assessment used to document wound observations) dated 2/28/23, indicated that Resident R35 had a wound to her right heel measuring 0.5 centimeters (cm) x 0.5 cm with no measurable depth. Review of Resident R35's nurse progress notes, physician documentation and wound observation assessments did not include an assessment for the week of 3/13/2023. During an interview on 4/5/23, at 9:59 a.m. Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E1 stated that Resident R35 wound is scheduled to be assessed every week. The wound nurse does a wound assessment every Tuesday. The wound nurse is Registered Nurse (RN) Wound nurse Employee E2. We do skin assessments when residents get a shower. During an interview on 4/5/23, at 10:06 a.m. Registered Nurse (RN) Wound nurse Employee E2 stated (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4 Event ID: 395001 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 395001 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/06/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Passavant Retirement and Healt 105 Burgess Drive Zelienople, PA 16063 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm that Resident R35 wound started on 2/23/23. She stated she does not have a wound assessment for Resident R35 for the week of 3/13/23. During an interview on 4/6/23, at 10:19 a.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the facility failed to complete weekly wound assessments for Resident R35 as required. Residents Affected - Few 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 211.5(f) Clinical records. 28. Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395001 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 395001 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/06/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Passavant Retirement and Healt 105 Burgess Drive Zelienople, PA 16063 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assess a resident for smoking safety for one of one resident (Resident R86). Findings include: Review of facility provided documents on 4/3/23, indicated the facility has one smoker in the building, identified as Resident R86. A review of the facility policy Smoking Policy dated January 2023, indicated the facility is a smoke-free community, short-term nursing residents shall have direct supervision of a staff member, family member, visitor, or volunteer worker regardless of if they are able to smoke safely and independently, and any smoking privileges will require a physicians order. A review of the clinical record indicated Resident R86 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included depression, congestive heart failure (a progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles), and atrial fibrillation (an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots in the heart). A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of care needs) dated 2/17/23, indicated the diagnoses remain current and Resident R86 was not a current tobacco user. A review of a progress note dated 3/9/23, at 9:48 a.m. indicated the physician spoke with Resident R86's family regarding his request to smoke. Further review of a progress note dated 3/13/23, at 2:46 p.m. revealed the resident and family were agreeable to the resident going out to smoke two days a week. A review of a provider progress note dated 3/9/23, indicated the provider discussed smoking with Resident R86 and his daughter in detail and strongly recommended against him smoking. A review of the care plan revealed smoking interventions added on 3/13/23, included to assist to smoking area on request, check for burns, keep matches/lighters at the nurses station, and smoke only with supervision. Review of a progress note dated 3/28/23, at 6:12 p.m. revealed staff took Resident R86 outside to smoke. A review of the clinical record failed to indicate a smoking assessment was completed. A review of the physician orders failed to indicate an order for smoking privileges. During an interview on 4/5/23, at 12:16 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON2) confirmed the facility failed to complete a smoking safety assessment prior to Resident R86 smoking. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395001 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 395001 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/06/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Passavant Retirement and Healt 105 Burgess Drive Zelienople, PA 16063 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 28 Pa. Code 211.11(d) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395001 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 6, 2023 survey of PASSAVANT RETIREMENT AND HEALT?

This was a inspection survey of PASSAVANT RETIREMENT AND HEALT on April 6, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PASSAVANT RETIREMENT AND HEALT on April 6, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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