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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SIMPSON HOUSE INCCMS #3951212 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations, interviews with staff and residents, review of facility policy and review of clinical records, it was determined the facility failed to obtain a medication order from the resident's physician and that a resident did not self-administer medications for one of sixteen residents reviewed. (Resident R268) Residents Affected - Few Findings Include: Review of facility policy, Medication Administration dated November 22, 2022 states, Medication will be administered to residents according to their physician's order by licensed nursing personnel, residents who are cognitively intact with appropriate BIMS score may self-administer their medication. The purpose to safely administer medication to residents for treating and preventing medical illness or condition. Number 10. Administer oral medication and remain with resident while he/she takes the medication. Number 11. Document in the eMAR (electronic medical record) immediately following giving the medication to the resident. Review of Resident R268's clinical record revealed the diagnosis of nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis, presence of prosthetic heart valve, hemoperitoneum (a type of internal bleeding in which blood gathers in your peritoneal cavity), Type 2 diabetes mellitus (failure of the body to produce insulin), paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (irregular hear beat), anemia, acute embolism and thrombosis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute kidney failure. Interview with Resident R268 on August 22, 2023 at 10:43 a.m. revealed the resident had recently been to her renal doctor and she was prescribed two new medications. Upon observation of the room there was a small pill bottle and one loose pill on a napkin on the resident's table in her bedroom. The resident stated she had gotten Torsemide 20 milligrams and Potassium Chloride that the facility will not give to her. The resident indicated that she administers it one time a day with lunch. Interview with Unit Manager, Employee E3 on August 22, at 11:57 a.m. revealed that he did not know the resident currently had the medications in her possession. Review of Resident R268's nursing progress note revealed a note from August 15, 2023 Resident returned from renal appointment. New order Potassium Chloride and Torsemide, scripts sent to [local pharmacy] pharmacy. Resident will be dropping meds off. Continued review of Resident R268's clinical record revealed no documented evidence that an order was obtained from the physcian from Torsemeide and Potassuin Chloride, and no medication administration record on file for the new orders of Potassium Chloride and Torsemide. (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 3 Event ID: 395121 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 395121 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Simpson House Inc 2101 Belmont Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 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 0684 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(3)(5) Nursing Services Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395121 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 395121 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/25/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Simpson House Inc 2101 Belmont Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 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 0804 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations of the Food and Nutrition Services, review of policy and procedures, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident received food at safe temperatures. Residents Affected - Few Findings Include: Review of facility policy titled Section 7: Meal Services Microwaves, Established methods for the safe reheating of foods in the microwave by staff will be followed to minimize the risk of food borne illness and serve food that is safe for residents to handle. Procedure reads, 1. Cover items to retain surface moisture. 2. Rotate or stir product during cooking time for even distribution of heat. 3. Reheat foods to a temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit and allow to stand covered for 2 minutes after heating to achieve temperature equilibrium. 4. Beverages/liquids heated in microwave should not exceed temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit to minimize the risk of burns. Cool as needed prior to serving to resident. Observation of lunch on August 22, 2023 at 12:04 p.m. revealed that Dietary aide, Employee E11 was observed reheating individual plates of food for each resident. At 12:11p.m Employee E11 was seen reheating a burger and she did not check the temperature of the food or let it stand for two minutes before serving it. At 12:13p.m. Employee E11 was observed reheating lasagna for a resident, she did not take the temperature of the food or let it stand for two minutes before serving it. At 12:22p.m. Employee E11 was seen reheating chicken, and she did not check the temperature of the chicken or let it stand for two minutes before serving it. Observation of the lunch meal on August 23, 2023 at 12:05 p.m. revealed Dietary aide, Employee E11 observed re-heating food taken off of the hot tray line. Food Service Manager, Employee E12 observed Employee E11, reheat a mac and cheese with tomatoes stew in the microwave. Interview with Food Service Manager, Employee E12 revealed that it's their normal reheating practice and they only measure temperature once food comes on the floor initially from the kitchen, but not after reheating in the microwave. Interview with Dietary aide, Employee E11 on August 23, 2023 at 12:07 p.m. revealed the staff was unaware of the reheating food policy. Dietary aide, Employee E11 stated she heats up the resident's food due to the food cooling off and resident's preferring their food hot. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 201.18 (b)(3) Management 28 Pa Code 211.6(f) Dietary services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395121 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0804GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F804 - Food and drink

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 25, 2023 survey of SIMPSON HOUSE INC?

This was a inspection survey of SIMPSON HOUSE INC on August 25, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SIMPSON HOUSE INC on August 25, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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