F 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
facility policy, clinical record review, facility document review, hospital record review, and resident and staff
interviews, it was determined the facility displayed past non-compliance by failing to ensure that residents
were free from any significant medication errors, which resulted in actual harm, as evidenced by low blood
pressure, low heart rate, sweating, lightheadedness, and hospital transfer, for one of two residents
(Resident 1). Findings Include:Review of facility policy, titled Administering Medications, last revised April
2019, indicated medications are administered by licensed nurses or other staff who are legally authorized
to do so in this state.The policy states:Medications are administered in accordance with prescriber orders,
including any required time frame.The individual administering medications verifies the resident's identity
before giving the resident his/her medications. Methods of identifying the resident include:a. Checking
identification bandb. Checking photograph attached to medical record, andc. If necessary, verifying resident
identification with other facility personnelThe policy also included, The individual administering the
medication checks the label THREE (3) times to verify the right resident, right medication, right dosage,
right time and right method (route) of administration before giving the medication. Review of the admission
record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included congestive
heart failure (condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should) and discitis (a rare and
serious medical condition that involves inflammation and infection of the intervertebral discs in the
spine).Review of Resident 1's quarterly MDS (minimum data set- standardized assessment tool to gather
comprehensive information about residents' functional capabilities, health status, and care needs) dated
June 2, 2025, revealed a BIMS (brief interview of mental status) of 14, indicating intact cognition.In a
statement by Resident 1 on July 4, 2025, Resident 1 verbalized that he was given his roommate's
medications in error after swallowing more than his normal number of tablets, and that the same nurse
approached him with an inhaler and nasal spray that belonged to his roommate.During an interview with
Resident 1 on July 21, 2025, at approximately 9:30 AM, Resident 1 was asked to share the medication
event that occurred on July 4, 2025. Resident 1 stated it was approximately 9:00 AM on July 4, 2025, that
the nurse brought a cup of pills and glass of water and sat them on my bedside table, then told me she had
to go to the cart for additional medications. I usually take 6-7 pills but there were many more once I placed
them in my mouth. I swallowed them and then the nurse returned with an inhaler and Flonase (nasal spray)
and that's when I realized the nurse was giving me my roommates medications. I looked right at her and
said, you gave me my roommates medications, and Employee 1 responded, no I didn't. Resident 1 replied
back to the nurse, I'm telling you, you did, and Resident 1 said he refused the nasal spray and inhaler,
knowing it was his roommates. Employee 1 replied, I have other pills to give, I will be back. Resident 1
stated that he wasn't sure Employee 1 would report the error. Resident 1 said he requested his Nurse Aide
to dress him so that he could go to the 1st floor and speak with the
Residents Affected - Few
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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.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395016
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanover Hall for Nursing and Rehabilitation
267 Frederick Street
Hanover, PA 17331
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0760
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Supervisor. Resident 1 said he sat in the lounge for a while on the first floor thinking about how to handle
the situation. At approximately 11:00 AM Employee 2 approached him and ask him if he was feeling OK,
and also told him he didn't look well, you look white as a sheet. Resident 1 said he was feeling OK at that
point but explained to Employee 2 that he was sure he received his roommate's medications. Resident
added, the nurse began to monitor me, I remember feeling very tired, and later they sent me to the hospital.
Review of the clinical record revealed Employee 2 notified Employee 3 (Registered Nurse) to assess
Resident 1. Employee 3 initiated monitoring of Resident 1, which included taking his blood pressure every
15 minutes. A review of Resident 1's clinical record revealed that Resident 1's normal blood pressures were
Systolic range 108-135 and diastolic range 52-70. Resident 1's normal heart rate range per his clinical
record was 64-71. The physician was notified on July 4, 2025, at 10:45 AM and informed that Resident 1
stated he was given the wrong medication. The physician advised to monitor the Resident and notify him
with any changes.On July 4, 2025, at 11:58 AM, Resident 1's BP [blood pressure] was 86/50; at 12:07 PM
BP was 77/40; and at 12:07 PM, BP was 77/32. Resident 1's heart rate at 10:56 AM was 57; at 11:58 AM
was 57; at 12:07 PM was 44, and at 12:17 was 34. The physician was notified of the drop in blood pressure
and low heart rate. The physician ordered Resident 1 to be sent to the hospital. EMS arrived at 12:30 PM.
Resident 1 arrived in the ED on July 4, 2025, at 12:44 PM. The facility sent the roommate, Resident 2's
medication list with EMS so that the hospital was aware that medications included two AM blood pressure
medications (one being a beta blocker that lowers heart rate, reduces blood pressure, and relaxes blood
vessels). Review of the hospital discharge summary revealed Resident 1 presented with a medication error
resulting in hypotension (low blood pressure). One liter of fluids was administered intravenously (IV) with
improvement observed in blood pressure. Resident 1 remained bradycardic (low heart rate) but gradually
improved over the course of ED observation. An ECG (electrocardiogram) revealed sinus bradycardia.
Resident 1 was maintained on telemetry (remote collection and transmission of data i.e. vital signs)
throughout the 5- and 1/2-hour hospital stay. The hospital clinical impression was documented to be
accidental overdose. Resident 1 was instructed by hospital staff not to take any meds the rest of the day
and to confirm his medications every morning with the nurse as he is being given them.A written statement
by Employee 1 stated that Resident 1 believed he was given the wrong medication, but Employee 1 did not
admit to a medication error. Employee 1 was questioned by the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) about
identification of the Resident prior to administering medications. Employee 1 stated she recognized the
Resident because he used to be on the first floor. A review of Resident 1's record and Resident 2's record
revealed both residents were previously on the 1st floor and were moved to the 2nd floor, in the same
room, within 24 hours of each other. The facility implemented a plan of correction that included the
following: Resident 1 was assessed immediately by RN. Vitals stable at the time. When change in condition
was noted, he was transferred to hospital. Resident 2 (Resident 1's Roommate) was also interviewed and
assessed at the time of the concern. Every shift vital sign and alert charting being completed on both
Residents for three days. Residents were reviewed on that floor to ensure no others received the wrong
medication. No complaints noted. Facility completed education with the licensed nurse on medication
administration policy at the time of the incident. Resident 1 also received education to ensure his meds are
correct prior to taking them. Facility initiated education on medication administration to all licensed staff to
ensure appropriate 6 rights of administration are followed, and medication administration policy is followed.
Director of Nursing/designee completed observation of medication pass on 2 staff daily x 2 days, then 3
observations per week for 4 weeks to ensure medication administration policy is followed; completed
7/5/2025 and
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395016
If continuation sheet
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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
395016
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hanover Hall for Nursing and Rehabilitation
267 Frederick Street
Hanover, PA 17331
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 0760
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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7/6/2025, respectively. Then initiated 3 x week for 4 weeks to ensure medication administration policy is
followed. Results were reviewed at QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) Committee
meeting to ensure compliance and quality of care on July 7, 2025. During a phone interview on July 2,
2025, at 10:25 AM, Employee 4 (Licensed Practical Nurse) verified that she had received education on
Administering Medications and was able to verbalize understanding, and stated the 6 rights of medication
administration, adding the use of 2 forms to identify to ensure she has the right resident.During a phone
interview on July 2, 2025, at 10:20 AM, Employee 2 (Licensed Practical Nurse) verified that she had
received education on Administering Medications and was able to verbalize understanding, and stated the
6 rights of medication administration, adding the use of 2 forms to identify to ensure she has the right
resident.During a phone interview on July 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM Employee 5 (Licensed Practical Nurse)
verified that she had received education on Administering Medications and was able to verbalize
understanding, and stated the 6 rights of medication administration, adding the use of 2 forms to identify to
ensure she has the right resident. The facility demonstrated compliance with the above since July 7, 2025.
Information was verified via review of Plan of Correction documentation and staff interviews. During an
interview on July 21, 2025, at 1:15 PM, with the NHA and review of the facility's immediate actions,
education, and review of the QAPI monitoring process, it was verified that the facility had implemented a
plan of correction and achieved compliance ensuring residents are provided adequate safety during
medication administration.During an interview on July 22, 2025, at 1:30 PM, the NHA confirmed the facility
failed to ensure that residents were free from any significant medication errors for one of two residents,
which resulted in harm for Resident 1. 28 Pa Code: 201.18 (b)(1)(3) Management28 Pa Code: 211.10 (d)
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