F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, and staff interviews it was determined the facility failed to provide housekeeping and
maintenance services to maintain a clean and safe resident environment on one of four resident care units
(5th floor).
Findings include:
An observation on January 23, 2024, at approximately 9:40 AM revealed in a Broda chair in the hallway
outside room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed the following:
The seat of the chair was heavily soiled with a crusty orange substance.
The footrest was heavily soiled with a dried white and brown substance.
The rear wheels were heavily soiled with dirt and debris with a significant amount of hair entangled in the
base.
Further observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed a fall mat on the floor beside the resident's bed
(nearest the door). The mat had large tears at its folding point and on the front corner, exposing the internal
foam.
Interview with Employee 1, licensed practical nurse, on January 23, 2024, at approximately 9:50 AM,
confirmed the observations.
Interview with the Director of Nursing and Nursing Home Administrator on January 23, 2024, at
approximately 1:30 PM both confirmed that resident care equipment is to be maintained in a clean and
sanitary manner.
28 Pa. Code 201.18 (e)(2.1) Management
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
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1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of facility's abuse policy, clinical records, and select investigative reports and staff interview it was
determined the facility failed to assure that one resident (Resident 289) was free from sexual abuse
perpetrated by another resident (Resident 102) and one resident (Resident 25) was free from neglect out of
27 residents sampled.
Findings included:
A review of the current facility policy titled Abuse Prohibition, last reviewed by the facility on September 6,
2024, revealed it is the policy of the facility to provide a safe environment where residents are not subject to
mental, physical, sexual, and verbal abuse or neglect by staff, residents, volunteers, consultants,
contractors, and other caregivers, visitors or family members.
The current policy titled Identifying Types of Abuse last reviewed by the facility on September 6, 2024,
defined sexual abuse as non-consensual sexual conduct of any type with a resident. Sexual abuse
includes, but is not limited to:
a.
Unwanted intimate touching of any kind especially of breasts or perineal area.
b.
All types of sexual assault or battery, such as rape, sodomy, and coerced nudity.
c.
Forced observation of masturbation and/or pornography; and
d.
Taking sexually explicit photographs and/or audio/video recordings of a resident(s) and maintaining and/or
distributing them. This would include, but is not limited to, nudity, fondling, and/or intercourse involving a
resident.
A review of Resident 102's clinical record revealed admission to the facility on September 21, 2024, with
diagnoses to include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it
difficult to breathe), hypertension (high blood pressure), and depression.
An admission Minimum Data Set assessment (MDS-a federally mandated standardized assessment
completed periodically to plan resident care) dated September 27, 2024, indicated the resident was
moderately cognitively impaired with a BIMS (brief interview of mental status to a tool to assess the
resident's attention, orientation and ability to register and recall new information) a score of 9 (8-12
represents moderate cognitive impairment).
Facility documentation indicated a pattern of sexually inappropriate behaviors by Resident 102
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Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0600
prior to the reported incident involving Resident 289:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of nursing documentation dated September 24, 2024, at 12:27 PM revealed Resident 102 was
noted to be sitting close to Resident 91 and making inappropriate comments and gestures of a sexual
nature while speaking to her. The nurse approached Resident 102 and explained that his behaviors are
inappropriate. Redirection provided with positive effect.
Residents Affected - Few
A review of nursing documentation On September 26, 2024, at 1:19 AM, Resident 102 was observed
naked in the hallway and attempting to enter another resident's room. Resident 102 placed his soiled brief
next to a resident's door. Nurse aides provided incontinence care to the resident, and he returned to bed.
A review of Resident 102's plan of care, initiated October 3, 2024, revealed the resident had the potential to
be verbally aggressive due to dementia, ineffective coping skills, poor impulse control as evidenced by his
use of socially inappropriate statements and language, negative statements toward others, and overhead
making sexually explicit comments to a female resident.
Care plan interventions were as follows:
Providing privacy and emotional support as needed.
Redirecting him with conversations about his job.
Reinforcing that staff are present to assist with care and are honest in their communication.
Identifying and minimizing triggers for verbal aggression, such as noise levels.
Offering a tour of his surroundings to help de-escalate behaviors.
Encouraging him to call his daughter.
Supporting participation in activities.
Assessing his understanding of situations and behaviors.
Encouraging him to express his thoughts and feelings.
Providing choices regarding care and activities.
Reinforcing positive behaviors with appropriate encouragement
A review of Resident 289's clinical record revealed admission to the facility on October 4, 2024, with
diagnoses to include Alzheimer's disease (a progressive brain disease that destroys memory and other
important mental functions). An admission MDS dated [DATE], revealed the resident was severely
cognitively impaired with a BIMS score of 3 (a score of 0-7 indicates severe cognitive impairment). Resident
289 did not possess the mental capacity to consent to sexual contact and activity.
A review of the Employee 4 (licensed practical nurse) witness statement dated October 7, 2024, at 9:30 AM
revealed that Resident 102 was observed in the lunchroom with Resident 289. Resident 289's
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
hand was on Resident 102's lap, while Resident 102 was holding Resident 289's hand on his genital
region. Staff immediately intervened, separating the two residents. Resident 289 expressed discomfort and
confusion about the incident, stating that it was gross and that they did not understand why it had occurred.
Social Services was contacted right away to address the situation.
A review of facility documentation dated October 9, 2024, at 4:12 PM showed that the Director of Nursing
(DON) was informed of a staff-written statement regarding an incident that occurred on October 8, 2024.
The statement described a reportable event, prompting an ongoing investigation. The physician was
notified, and the incident was reported to the Department of Health and local law enforcement. The facility
also reported the event to Adult Protective Services (AAA). Resident 289's representative was contacted
and informed of the situation. Emotional support was provided to Resident 289, who did not recall the
incident. As a precautionary measure, Resident 289 was placed on fifteen-minute safety checks, and staff
were instructed to ensure that Resident 289 and Resident 102 remained separated.
Despite the incident occurring on October 7th 2024 documentation regarding the event and the decision to
implement safety measures was not completed until October 9th 2024 resulting in a 2 day delay in
reporting and intervention.
Interview with the Clinical Operations Executive on January 24, 2025, at approximately 11:15 AM confirmed
that Resident 102 displayed sexually inappropriate behaviors, and that the facility failed to ensure that
Resident 289 was free from sexual harassment perpetrated by Resident 102 by not implementing sufficient
interventions to address Resident 102's identified pattern of inappropriate behaviors.
Review of clinical record revealed Resident 25 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which
included depression, arthritis, and dementia (loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking
abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life).
Review of the plan of care for Resident 25 revealed that the resident required the assist of 2 staff members
and the use of a sit-to-stand lift for toileting and transfers.
Review of facility investigation dated December 26, 2024, at 10:30 AM, revealed that Resident 25 was
assisted to the bathroom by Employee 6, nurse aide.
Review of witness statement completed by Employee 6, she assisted Resident 25 out of his wheelchair by
putting my whole right arm under his right arm. Employee 6 then proceeded to walk the resident to the
bathroom with the assistance of a walker, he got unsteady on his feet and began to slowly go backwards. I
tried to catch him to ease the fall. He landed on his bottom.
Review of witness statement completed by Employee 1, LPN, dated December 23, 2024, indicated that
when resident was assigned to new aide, aide was advised he was an Apex [sit-to-stand lift].
Review of personnel file for Employee 6 revealed a hire date of November 5, 2024. According to the
employee's file, education was provided regarding the facility's abuse policy and procedures upon hire.
Interview with the Director of Nursing on January 24, 2025, at 11 AM confirmed that Employee 6 failed to
follow Resident 25's plan of care which resulted in a fall without injury.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
28 Pa. Code 201.29 (a)(c) Resident rights
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
28 Pa. Code 201.18 (e)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (c)(d)(3)(5) Nursing services
Residents Affected - Few
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0607
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
review, and staff interview it was revealed the facility failed to implement its abuse prohibition procedures to
identify potential sexual abuse, timely notify administration and the State Survey Agency, report to the
resident representatives and physician, and promptly investigate alleged sexual abuse of one resident out
of 27 sampled (Resident 289).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy titled Abuse Prohibition last reviewed September 6, 2024, revealed all
allegations of abuse shall be reported immediately to the Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, Administrator,
and resident's physician for investigation into the circumstances of the incident. The staff member who
discovers the incident, suspected abuse situation or has the initial knowledge of such incidents will be
responsible for immediately notifying his or her supervisor. The supervisor who becomes aware of such
incidents must immediately report to the Administrator and Director of Nursing, in person or by telephone.
The facility's abuse policy defines sexual abuse as non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a
resident.
Further review of the policy revealed that The Administrator and/or Director of Nursing must immediately
report (no later than 2 hours after the allegation is made) the incident to the following agencies accordingly:
a.
Orally by telephone and fax to Area of Agency (AAA)
b.
Electronically to the Department of Health via the electronic reporting site
c.
Make an oral report to the statewide Protective Services Hotline
d.
Incidents involving sexual abuse, sexual assault or serious physical bodily injury must also be reported
immediately to the local law enforcement agency and Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
Facility documentation dated October 7, 2024, at 9:30 AM, indicated that Resident 102 was observed in the
lunchroom holding Resident 289's hand on his genital region.
Resident 289 stated, That was gross, I don't understand why he did that. Social Services was contacted
immediately.
A review of a nurse's note dated October 9, 2024, at 4:12 PM indicated that the DON became aware of an
October 8, 2024, written staff statement referencing a reportable event involving Resident 289.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0607
The note documented that:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The physician was notified,
The incident was reported to the Department of Health and local Police,
Residents Affected - Few
The resident representative was contacted, and
The resident was placed on fifteen-minute safety checks.
Despite facility policy requiring immediate reporting within two hours, the facility failed to report the
allegation until October 9, 2024-two days after the incident occurred.
A review of Employee 5 (Admissions Director) interview with Resident 102 dated October 7, 2024 (no time
indicated) revealed the resident was moderately cognitively impaired and denies any touching of
anyone/and/or any female resident.
A review of the clinical record of Resident 289 revealed the resident was severely cognitively impaired and
lacked the ability to consent to sexual activity.
A review of Resident 289's clinical record revealed:
No documentation that the alleged sexual encounter had occurred.
No evidence that the facility's administrator, DON, attending physician, or the resident's responsible party
were notified at the time of the incident.
A review of Resident 102's clinical record also revealed:
No documentation of the alleged sexual encounter.
No documentation the administrator, DON, attending physician, or responsible party was notified.
Additionally, there was no documented evidence the facility developed and implemented a plan to prevent
future occurrences and protect Resident 289 and other female residents from Resident 102's inappropriate
sexual behavior.
A review of the facility's abuse investigation records revealed the facility did not begin investigating the
alleged sexual encounter of Resident 289 by Resident 102 abuse until October 9, 2024-two days after the
incident. Per facility policy, investigations should begin immediately following an allegation of abuse.
Interview with Clinical Operations Executive on January 24, 2025, at approximately 11:15 AM it was
confirmed the facility failed to follow its abuse reporting and investigation policies in response to the alleged
sexual abuse of Resident 289 by Resident 102. The facility failed to implement its abuse prevention and
reporting policies by not immediately identifying, reporting, and investigating an allegation of sexual abuse
28 Pa. Code 201.18 (e)(1) Management.
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1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0607
28 Pa. Code 201.29 (a)(c) Resident Rights.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a)(c) Responsibility of Licensee.
28 Pa. Code: 211.12 (c)(d)(1)(3)(5)Nursing Services
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0625
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the
resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Based on a review of clinical records and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to provide
residents or their representatives with written information of the facility's bed hold policy upon transfer to the
hospital of three residents out of 27 residents sampled (Residents 27, 124, and 102).
Findings include:
A review of Resident 27's clinical record revealed the resident was transferred to the hospital on November
27, 2024, and returned to the facility on December 3, 2024.
A review of Resident 124's clinical record revealed the resident was transferred to the hospital on
November 26, 2024, and returned to the facility on November 29, 2024.
A review of Resident 102's clinical record revealed the resident was transferred to the hospital on
December 10, 2024, and returned to the facility on December 13, 2024.
There was no documented evidence the facility provided these residents and/or their representatives
written information about the facility's bed-hold policy (an agreement for the facility to hold a bed for an
agreed upon rate during a hospitalization) at the time of transfer.
Interview with the Clinical Operations Executive on January 23, 2025, at 12:45 PM confirmed the facility
was unable to provide documented evidence of the provision of written notice of the facility's bed hold
policy upon hospital transfer.
28 Pa Code 201.18 (e)(1) Management
28 Pa Code 201.29 (b) Resident rights
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to follow physician orders for
medication administration for three resident out of 27 sampled (Resident 121, 124, and 46).
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
According to the Pennsylvania Code, Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, State Board of
Nursing, 21.11 (a)(1)(2)(4) indicates that the registered nurse was to carry out nursing care actions that
promote, maintain, and restore the well-being of individuals.
The Pennsylvania Code, Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, State Board of Nursing, 21.145
Functions of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (a) The LPN is prepared to function as a member of the
health-care team by exercising sound judgement based on preparation, knowledge, skills, understandings
and past experiences in nursing situations. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of nursing care in settings where nursing takes place. 21.148 Standards of nursing conduct (a) A
licensed practical nurse shall: (5) Document and maintain accurate records.
Review of the facility policy titled Medication Administration last reviewed by the facility on September 6,
2024, revealed that the licensed nurse will administer medications following the Rights of Medication
Administration listed below:
a.
Right Drug
b.
Right Resident
c.
Right Time
d.
Right Dose
e.
Right Route
f.
Right Dosage Form.
g.
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Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0684
Right Reason
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
A review of Resident 121's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses to include hypertension (high blood pressure) and end stage renal disease (final, permanent
stage of chronic kidney disease, where the kidneys can no longer function on their own).
Residents Affected - Some
A physician order dated December 23, 2024, and discontinued January 16, 2025, was noted for Carvedilol
Tablet (used to treat high blood pressure) 6.25 milligrams (mg) daily. Give one tablet by mouth two times a
day related to hypertension. Hold this medication if the resident's systolic blood pressure is less than 100
millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute.
Review of the resident's corresponding Medication Administration Records for the months of December
2024, and January 2025, revealed the medication was being administered without documented evidence
the resident's blood pressure and/or heart rate had been obtained prior in accordance with physician's
orders from December 23, 2024 to January 16, 2025.
A review of Resident 124's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses to include hypertension (high blood pressure) and chronic atrial fibrillation (an irregular, often
rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow).
A physician order dated November 29, 2024, remaining current at the time of the survey, was noted for
Atenolol tablet (used to treat high blood pressure) 25 milligrams (mg). Give one tablet by mouth one time a
day for hypertension. Hold this medication if the resident's systolic blood pressure is less than 100
millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute.
Review of the resident's corresponding Medication Administration Records for the months of November
2024, December 2024, and January 2025, revealed the medication was being administered without
documented evidence the resident's blood pressure and/or heart rate had been consistently obtained prior
in accordance with physician's orders from November 29, 2024.
Review of Resident 46's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses which included hypertension, depression, and dementia (loss of memory, language,
problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life).
A physician order dated April 15, 2024, remaining current at the time of the survey ending January 24,
2025, was noted for metoprolol tartrate 25mg orally two times a day for hypertension. Instructions included
to hold the medication for a blood pressure less than 100 and heart rate less than 60.
Further review of the physician orders revealed an additional order dated April 15, 2024, for Norvasc 5mg
orally two times a day for hypertension. Instructions for administration were to hold the medication for a
systolic blood pressure less than 110 and a heart rate less than 60.
A review of the resident's Medication Administration Records dated December 2024 and January 2025
failed to provide evidence that Resident 46's blood pressure or heart rate was monitored prior to the
administration of the antihypertensive medications.
Interview with the Clinical Operations Executive on January 23, 2025, at 9:30 AM verified that nursing staff
failed to consistently obtain Residents 121, 124 and 46 blood pressure and /or heart rate
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0684
prior to administering the medication to ensure its necessity and adherence to physician prescribed
parameters for administration.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services
Residents Affected - Some
28 Pa. Code 211.5(f)(i)(x)(xi) Medical records
28 Pa. Code 211.9 (a)(1)(d) Pharmacy services
28 Pa. Code 211.10(c) Resident care policies
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of clinical records, select facility policy and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to
provide documented evidence that interventions for significant weight loss were consistently implemented
as planned to promote weight stabilization for one resident (Resident 67) out of seven sampled residents at
nutritional risk.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
A review of facility policy entitled Weighing of Residents, last reviewed by the facility on September 6, 2024,
indicated that interventions for undesirable weight loss should focus first on food (e.g., extra food, snacks,
calorie-dense food, etc.) based on the resident's current food preferences. Liquid nutritional supplements,
per facility formulary, may be considered if resident caloric intake remains inadequate to stabilize or
increase weight. Interdisciplinary Team members should consider possible interventions relevant to their
discipline. The physician may order tests, appetite stimulants, or medications as appropriate. The suggested
parameters for evaluating the significance of unplanned and undesired weight loss are as follows; 1 month5% weight loss is significant, greater than 5% is severe, 3 months- 7.5% weight loss is significant, greater
than 7.5% is severe, and 6 months- 10% weight loss is significant, greater than 10% is severe.
A review of the clinical record revealed that Resident 67 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses that included diabetes (a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not
produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces) and congestive
heart failure (a condition that occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood to the body). The resident's
weight upon admission was 207.8 pounds.
The resident experienced multiple hospitalizations and was readmitted to the facility on [DATE], and
October 19, 2024. A weight record review indicated that on October 20, 2024, the resident's weight was
196.4 pounds, reflecting a 5.5% weight loss (11.4 pounds) within one month, meeting the facility's definition
of significant weight loss.
A review of a nutrition admission/readmission progress notes in the resident's clinical record completed by
the facility's Registered Dietitian (RD) dated October 20, 2024, at 7:23 AM, documented the resident's
weight loss, attributing it to CHF (congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump
sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs) , related fluid loss from IV Lasix therapy. The
RD adjusted the resident's dietary preferences to include additional high-protein foods but did not update
the physician or responsible party at that time.
A progress noted completed by the RD on October 31, 2024, at 9:02 AM, noted further weight loss,
documenting a weight of 188.6 pounds on October 30, 2024, which represented an 8% weight loss (16.7
pounds from weight of September 16, 2024, of 207.8 pounds) within one month. The RD discussed a daily
nutritional supplement (Ensure pudding) with the resident, who agreed to consume it, and indicated that
nursing staff would update the physician on the weight loss.
A subsequent RD progress note on November 2, 2024, at 7:35 AM, indicated the physician was informed of
the resident's weight loss, and a care plan was updated to include Ensure pudding daily. On November 7,
2024, the Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) ordered ProStat 30 mL (a high protein oral
nutrition supplement), twice daily.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0692
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Further review of Resident 67's clinical record failed to reveal documented evidence the orders for weight
loss interventions, supplement of choice (Ensure pudding) daily or ProStat twice daily, were initiated as
planned to manage weight loss. The Medication Administration Record (MAR) did not include records of
supplement administration or consumption.
During an interview on January 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM, the RD stated that licensed nursing staff would be
expected to document the consumption of Ensure pudding and ProStat in the MAR. Upon further review,
the RD confirmed that neither supplement was documented in the MAR and acknowledged the facility
failed to implement the planned nutritional interventions to address the resident's weight loss.
Additionally, the RD confirmed the facility failed to consistently implement and document physician-ordered
nutritional interventions to maintain nutritional parameters and deter weight loss of a resident.
28 Pa Code 211.10 (a)(c) Resident care policies.
28 Pa Code 211.12 (c)(d)(3)(5) Nursing services.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, a review of clinical records, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility
failed to ensure the ready availability of necessary emergency supplies for two residents out of three
sampled receiving hemodialysis (Residents 121 and 187).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
According to the National Kidney Foundation, patients receiving hemodialysis (a lifesaving treatment for
kidney failure that removes waste and extra fluids from the blood and regulates blood pressure) should
keep emergency care supplies on hand in case of complications related to their dialysis access site.
A review of the facility policy titled Care of Dialysis Resident last reviewed by the facility on September 6,
2024, revealed that if a resident has a temporary catheter for dialysis, they are to always have an
emergency protocol kit with them. Nurses are required to document in the electronic treatment
administration record every four hours that the full kit is present with the resident.
A review of Resident 121's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses to include end stage renal disease (final, permanent stage of chronic kidney disease, where the
kidneys can no longer function on their own), and dependence on renal dialysis (process of removing waste
products and excess fluid from the body when the kidneys are not able to adequately filter the blood).
Resident 121's clinical record indicated she was receiving hemodialysis through a right chest double lumen
catheter (the dialysis catheter contains two lumens: venous and arterial. Although both lumens are in the
vein, the arterial lumen, like natural arteries, carries blood away from the heart, while the venous lumen
returns blood towards the heart. The arterial lumen (typically red) withdraws blood from the patient and
carries it to the dialysis machine, while the venous lumen (typically blue) returns blood to the patient (from
the dialysis machine) for dialysis access every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Resident 121's clinical record revealed a physician order dated January 17, 2025, directed the resident
must always have a fanny pack (the fanny pack contains the emergency kit), containing an emergency kit in
both the resident's room and on the resident's wheelchair. The fanny pack is required to contain a blue
clamp, ABD pads (pads designed for high absorbency to manage heavy draining wounds), 4x4 gauze
(gauze dressings), and tape, with staff checking its placement every shift.
Observations conducted on January 21, 2025, at 11:50 AM, and January 23, 2025, at 10:15 AM, revealed
that only one fanny pack was present on the resident's wheelchair. The second fanny pack, required to be
in the resident's room, was not present in the resident's room.
Interview with Resident 121, a cognitively intact resident, at the time of the observation indicated the only
fanny pack she was aware of was the one on the back of her wheelchair.
Interview with Employee 4 (licensed practical nurse) at the time of the observation confirmed the absence
of the second fanny pack in the resident's room and indicated the fanny pack, containing the emergency
supplies, should be readily available in the room and on the resident's wheelchair.
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395103
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0698
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 187's clinical record revealed admission to the facility on January 10, 2025, with
diagnoses which included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD a type of obstructive lung disease
characterized by long-term poor airflow. The main symptoms include shortness of breath and cough with
sputum production. COPD typically worsens over time), diabetes, and dependence on renal dialysis.
Review of Resident 187's physician orders revealed a physician order dated January 10, 2025, required the
resident to have a fanny pack containing an emergency kit in both the resident's room and on the
wheelchair, with placement checked every shift.
Observations performed on January 21, at approximately 11:00 AM, on January 22, at approximately 10:30
AM, and again on January 23, 2025, at approximately 10:30 AM, revealed the fanny pack was only
available on the wheelchair; the second fanny pack was missing from the resident's room.
Interview with Employee 1, LPN, on January 23, 2025, at approximately 10:30 AM, confirmed that the
second fanny pack containing the emergency supplies was not present in the resident's room as required.
Further interview with the Clinical Operations Executive on January 24, 2025, at 1:10 PM, confirmed that
residents receiving dialysis should have emergency fanny packs in both their rooms and on their
wheelchairs to ensure immediate access to emergency supplies in the event of a dialysis-related
complication.
The facility failed to ensure that emergency dialysis supplies were readily available as ordered for
Residents 121 and 187, as evidenced by missing emergency fanny packs in their rooms. This failure placed
the residents at risk for delayed emergency intervention in the event of complications related to their
dialysis access sites. The facility did not ensure compliance with physician orders or its own policy, which
requires staff to verify the presence of emergency supplies every shift.
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(3)(5) Nursing services
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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F 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart,
following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined the consultant pharmacist failed to identify
drug irregularities (dual anti-depressant therapy and justification for antipsychotic medication) when
completing monthly medication reviews and the facility failed to assure that resident's attending physician
timely acted upon pharmacist identified irregularities in the medication regimen for two residents out of five
residents sampled for unnecessary medications (Residents 114 and 130).
Findings included:
Review of Resident 114's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses to include dementia with behavioral disturbances (is a general term that describes the
deterioration of memory, language, and other thinking abilities and can be accompanied by behavioral and
psychological symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, and psychosis) and major depressive disorder (a mood
disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that affects how one feels, thinks,
and behaves and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems).
A review of the resident's physician's order dated June 6, 2024, 8:30 PM, revealed an order for Venlafaxine
HCL Extended Release 24 Hour (an antidepressant) 75 mg (milligrams), give one capsule by mouth one
time a day related to unspecified depression.
Additionally, a review physician's orders dated June 7, 2024, at 9:30 AM, revealed the attending physician
increased the resident's dose of Venlafaxine HCl ER Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour 75 MG, to give 2
tablets (150 mg) by mouth one time a day related to unspecified depression.
A review of nursing progress notes in Resident 114's clinical record revealed a Change in Condition note
completed by Employee 3, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), dated July 12, 2024, at 11:09 AM, revealed a
change in condition assessment was completed related to the resident's attending physician increasing the
Venlafaxine related to increased depression.
A review of the resident's physician's order dated July 14, 2024, 8:00 PM, revealed an order for Venlafaxine
HCL Extended Release 24 Hour 75 mg, give 2 capsules by mouth twice per day at bedtime related to
unspecified depression.
A review of a Psychiatric Assessment progress note completed by the facility's consultant Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) dated September 25, 2024, at 11:38 AM, revealed Resident
114's mood has deteriorated since last visit (September 18, 2024) and resident agitated and
confrontational to other residents. His mood had been deteriorating since before the death of his wife, and
only stands to continue to be exacerbated by the grieving process. Furthermore, his poor cognition limits
his ability to go through the normal grieving process. Recommend antidepressant coverage at this time and
plan to start Mirtazapine (an antidepressant used to treat depression) 7. 5mg orally at bedtime for
depression and continue Venlafaxine 75 mg by mouth in the morning for depression and Venlafaxine
150mg by mouth at bedtime for depression.
Further review of physician's orders dated September 27, 2024, at 8:30 PM, revealed an order for
Mirtazapine oral tablet (an antidepressant used to treat depression) 7.5 mg, give 1 tablet by mouth in the
evening for as ordered related to diagnosis of unspecified depression.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Despite the presence of duplicate antidepressant therapy (Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine), a review of the
consultant pharmacist's medication regimen reviews failed to identify this irregularity. The resident's clinical
record lacked documentation of pharmacist recommendations to assess the appropriateness of duplicate
therapy or a documented clinical rationale justifying the prescribing of two antidepressants.
A review of Resident 130's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses to include dementia with severe agitation (a person is restless and worried, and unable able to
settle down with behaviors that may include pacing, not be able to sleep, or act aggressively toward others)
and depression.
A review of physician's orders dated August 30, 2024, at 8:30 PM, revealed an order for Olanzapine Oral
Tablet 2.5 mg (atypical antipsychotic), for dementia with agitation. CMS regulations require that a clinical
rationale or diagnosis must support the use of antipsychotic medications, yet the consultant pharmacist's
new admission medication review on September 4, 2024, failed to identify a lack of documented justification
for the continued use of Olanzapine.
A review of physician's orders in Resident 130's clinical record dated August 30, 2024, at 8:30 AM, revealed
orders for Aricept (used to manage dementia and can help improve attention, memory, behavior, and ability
to do daily activities) 10 mg, give 1 tablet daily at bedtime related to dementia.
Further review of physician's orders revealed an order dated August 31, 2024, at 8:00 AM, for Aricept 5 mg,
give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day for dementia.
A review of the facility's consultant pharmacist's new admission medication regime review (MMR) dated
September 4, 2024, identified the resident had a current order for Aricept and that there were two active
orders for 10 mg and 5 mg without specification stating the total dose of 15 mg. Optimal timing for Aricept
was to be given at bedtime and indicated the physician's order had 10 mg at bedtime and 5 mg in the
morning and requested for the physician to review.
The consultant pharmacist identified this discrepancy but failed to ensure timely physician action, as the
resident continued receiving the medication as prescribed without clarification or modification through
January 8, 2025.
Further review of the clinical record failed to reveal that the resident's attending physician timely addressed
the consultant pharmacist new admission medication regime review (MMR) that was completed on
September 4, 2024, related to prescribing practices for Aricept.
An interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on January 24, 2025, at 10:15 AM, confirmed the
consultant pharmacist failed to identify and address medication regimen irregularities for Residents 114
and 130. The DON also confirmed Resident 130's attending physician failed to timely act upon the
pharmacist's recommendations and did not provide a documented clinical rationale for the continued use of
antipsychotic medication
28 Pa. Code 211.9 (k) Pharmacy services.
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (c) Nursing services.
28 Pa. Code 211.2 (d)(3) Medical Director.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395103
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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01/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior LI
1101 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18510
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0791
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to offer routine
annual dental services for one Medicaid payor source (Resident 88) out of four residents sampled for dental
services.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of Resident 88's clinical record revealed admission to the facility on March 24, 2021, and the
resident's payor source was Medicaid. There was no documented evidence at the time of the survey ending
January 24, 2025, the resident had been offered dental services in the past year.
Interview with the Clinical Operations Executive on January 23, 2025, at 1:57 PM confirmed the facility had
not offered Resident 88 routine dental services in the past year.
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (c)(d)(3)(5) Nursing services
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