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Inspection visit

Health inspection

GARDEN SPRING REHAB AND CARE CENTERCMS #3950772 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 0622 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Based on clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate documentation when transferring a resident to the hospital for one of three sampled residents. (Resident 1) Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Transfer or Discharge Documentation, last reviewed on September 29, 2022, revealed that when a resident was transferred to another level of care, facility staff was to provide documentation to the receiving service that included (but is not limited to) relevant clinical information and advance directives. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included a history of respiratory failure. On March 31, 2023, the resident was transferred to the hospital via emergency medical services (EMS) due to a change in condition. There was no documented evidence that the facility provided any clinical information about the resident's condition to the EMS staff either in writing or verbally when they transported the residents. In an interview on April 10, 2023, at 12:15 p.m., the Director of Nursing stated that nursing staff gave a report to the hospital, but did not give any clinical information to the EMS staff. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. 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: 395077 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 395077 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/10/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Garden Spring Rehab and Care Center 1113 North Easton Road Willow Grove, PA 19090 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, review of emergency medical service (EMS) records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide oxygen therapy to one of three sampled residents with respiratory problems. (Resident 1) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included respiratory failure and pulmonary fibrosis. The admission Minimum Data Set assessment, dated March 21, 2023, indicated that the resident required extensive assistance from staff for care and that he used supplemental oxygen. According to multiple notes by the medical provider (physician or nurse practitioner) throughout the resident's stay, he was at risk for respiratory problems and required supplemental oxygen. On March 23, 2023, the nurse practioner noted that staff was to monitor the residents oxygen saturation rate (a percentage of oxygen absorbed in the blood) every shift, and to administer enough supplemental oxygen to keep that rate over 92 percent (%). According to EMS records, on March 31, 2023, at 5:20 p.m., the resident's oxygen saturation rate dropped to 78%. In an interview with the Director of Nursing on April 10, 2023, at 12:15 p.m., she stated that the facility investigation determined that a nurse incorrectly provided the resident's supplemental oxygen from a portable tank with a limited supply instead of the main facility oxygen supply. As a result, when the tank supply was depleted the resident did not receive supplemental oxygen for an unknown period of time. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395077 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0622GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F622 - Transfer and discharge-

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 10, 2023 survey of GARDEN SPRING REHAB AND CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of GARDEN SPRING REHAB AND CARE CENTER on April 10, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GARDEN SPRING REHAB AND CARE CENTER on April 10, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific info..."

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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