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Inspection visit

Inspection

ELDERCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTERCMS #3950131 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the physician of changes in a resident's blood glucose (BG) levels for one of two Residents (Resident R1). Findings include: Review of facility policy Insulin Administration last reviewed 12/15/23, indicated to provide guidelines for the safe administration of insulin to residents with diabetes. Notify the physician if the resident has signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) that are not resolved by following the facility protocol for hypoglycemia management. Review of facility policy Management of Hypoglycemia last reviewed 12/15/23, indicated for level one BG less than 70 mg/dL. to notify the provider immediately. Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnoses that included diabetes(level one - high sugar in the blood), hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat). Review of a nurse progress noted dated 3/29/24, indicated the following: At 12:30 a.m., BG was 52. At 1:30 a.m., BG was 59. At 2:30 a.m. BG was 60. At 5:00 a.m. BG was checked two times for a reading of 56 and 61. A review of the clinical record did not include documentation that the physcian was notified. During an interview on 4/4/24, at 1:58 p.m., the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the above findings that the facility failed to notify the physician of changes in a resident's blood glucose levels for Resident R1. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. (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 2 Event ID: 395013 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 395013 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/04/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 2600 West Run Road Munhall, PA 15120 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 0580 28 Pa. Code 201.14(c)(e) Responsibility of licensee. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395013 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 4, 2024 survey of ELDERCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of ELDERCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER on April 4, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ELDERCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER on April 4, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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