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.
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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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(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
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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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
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(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
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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
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