F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Based on facility policy review, review of manufacturer's instructions, clinical record review, observation, and
staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement proper infection control procedures
regarding the use and disinfection of a multi-use blood glucose meter (BGM) for four of 21 residents that
utilized one of two medication carts on the nursing unit. This resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation
due to an increased likelihood of transmitting bloodborne pathogens between residents who required
fingerstick blood glucose testing. (Residents 38, 42, 43, 48)Findings include: Review of the facility policy
entitled, Obtaining a Fingerstick Glucose Level, last reviewed October 1, 2025, revealed that blood glucose
meters intended for reuse were to be cleaned and disinfected between resident uses according to the
manufacturer's instructions and current infection control standards of practice. Review of manufacturer's
instructions for the blood glucose meters used by the facility revealed that staff should clean the product
with a commercially available Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfectant detergent or
germicide wipe. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 38 had diagnoses that included diabetes
mellitus (a chronic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due the body's inability to produce or
effectively use insulin) and viral hepatitis C (a viral infection that can be transmitted via bodily fluids, causes
liver swelling, and can lead to serious liver damage). A physician's order dated August 14, 2024, directed
staff to administer insulin lispro subcutaneously (insert a needle under the skin) based on a sliding scale (a
method of managing diabetes by adjusting insulin doses in response to the individual's current blood
glucose levels) four times a day. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 42 had diagnoses that
included diabetes mellitus and human immunodeficiency virus (a virus that can be transmitted via bodily
fluids and weakens the immune system by attacking and destroying cells that are essential for the body's
ability to fight off infection). A physician's order dated December 31, 2024, directed staff to administer
insulin lispro subcutaneously before meals based on a sliding scale. Clinical record review revealed
Resident 43 had diagnoses that included diabetes mellitus and chronic viral hepatitis C. A physician's order
dated September 19, 2025, directed staff to check resident's blood glucose level four times a day on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and three times a day on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays. Clinical record review revealed Resident 48 had a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. A physician's
order dated July 8, 2024, directed staff to administer insulin lispro subcutaneously based on a sliding scale
four times a day. Observations on November 5, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., revealed that licensed practical nurse 1
(LPN 1) prepared the blood glucose meter to obtain a blood glucose reading for Resident 48. LPN 1 wiped
the blood glucose meter with a 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe and proceeded to use the device to test the
resident's blood glucose. LPN 1 then cleaned the blood glucose meter with 70% isopropyl alcohol and put
the device back in the top drawer of the cart. Observation of the medication cart that LPN 1 was using was
checked at that time and no EPA registered disinfectant detergent or germicide wipes were present. In an
interview at that time, LPN 1 stated that
Residents Affected - Some
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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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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
395077
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/05/2025
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.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
she cleaned the blood glucose meter with 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes before and after testing each
resident. Observation on November 5, 2025, at 10:07 a.m., revealed that LPN 1 again cleaned the blood
glucose meter with a 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe and escorted Resident 38 to his room. In an interview with
LPN 1 at that time, LPN 1 confirmed that she was going to use the blood glucose meter used earlier and
cleaned with the 70% alcohol wipe to test the blood glucose level of Resident 38. LPN 1 confirmed that she
was assigned to the medication cart servicing Residents 38, 42, 43, and 48 and that the blood glucose
meter on the cart would be used to obtain blood glucose levels for all residents in the assigned rooms who
required blood glucose checks. In an interview on November 5, 2025, at 10:20 a.m., the Director of Nursing
(DON) stated that blood glucose meters were to be disinfected using available EPA germicidal disposable
wipes and that blood sugar checks with a blood glucose meter were required when residents had
physician's orders for sliding scale insulin. In an interview on November 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., the Infection
Preventionist confirmed that facility staff were to use EPA germicidal disposable wipes to clean and
disinfect the blood glucose meters. On November 5, 2025, at 2:40 p.m., the Administrator and the DON
were notified that on November 5, 2025, at 10:07 a.m., the failure to implement proper infection control
procedures regarding the proper use and disinfecting of blood glucose meters resulted in an Immediate
Jeopardy situation at F880-K and the Immediate Jeopardy template was provided. The facility was informed
that a corrective action plan was required. The facility presented an acceptable action plan for removal of
the Immediate Jeopardy on November 5, 2025, at 6:38 p.m. The facility's action plan contained the
following: 1. Facility was notified on 11/5/25 that LPN 1 was observed cleaning the glucometer device with
70% Isopropyl Alcohol wipes. LPN 1 was removed from schedule immediately and will not be returning to
the facility. 2. Director of central supplies ensured that each of the eight medication carts had the
disinfecting agents that meet the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered
cleaning products as noted in the manufacturer's instructions. 3. The Medical Director was notified on
11/5/2025. 4. All nurses will be educated on the Obtaining a Fingerstick Glucose Level, policy and
procedure. In addition, they will be educated on the necessity of using the approved EPA registered
germicidal wipe as required in the manufacturer's instructions and where to obtain them, by 11:59 p.m., on
11/5/2025. Education provided by the DON/designee. No licensed nurse will be permitted to begin their shift
until they have been educated on the proper use and disinfection of the glucometer. 5. Newly hired licensed
nurses will be educated at orientation on the Obtaining a Fingerstick Glucose Level, policy and procedure
using the approved EPA registered germicidal wipe requirements as noted in the manufacturer's
instructions. All agency licensed nurses will be educated before they begin their first shift in the facility. 6.
Central supply department received education on 11/5/2025, regarding ensuring that the EPA germicidal
wipes are in the carts. 7. DON/designee will complete random glucometer cleaning and disinfecting
observation audits daily for seven days plus weekly for four weeks and monthly for three months ensuring
education has been effective. 8. DON/designee will be monitoring steps of the action plan for continued
compliance. 9. Central supply/designee will monitor three times a week ensuring the EPA germicidal wipes
are in the carts. 10. Audits will be brought to QA&A for review and recommendations. 11. QAPI committee
will determine the need for further audits. The survey team validated that Immediate Jeopardy was removed
on November 5, 2025, at 6:38 p.m., through observation, review of the facility training, and staff interviews
following the facility's implementation of the plan for removal of the Immediate Jeopardy. The deficient
practice remained at scope/severity E (pattern with potential for more than minimal harm) following the
removal of the Immediate Jeopardy. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code
201.18(b)(1)(3) Management. 28 Pa. Code
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395077
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
395077
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/05/2025
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 0880
211.10(d) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
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