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Health inspection

CORNWALL MANORCMS #3951805 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 5 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

395180 07/28/2023 Cornwall Manor Boyd Street Cornwall, PA 17016
F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident's physician and responsible party of a change in condition/injury for one of 19 sampled residents. (Resident 42) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 42 had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Review of a nurse's note dated July 17, 2023, revealed that a bruise was observed on the resident's right forearm. There was no documentation to support that the resident's physician or responsible party were notified of the bruise. In an interview on July 28, 2023, at 12:54 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no documented evidence that the resident's physician or responsible party were notified of the change in condition/injury. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. Page 1 of 5 395180 395180 07/28/2023 Cornwall Manor Boyd Street Cornwall, PA 17016
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 clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physician's orders were implemented for one of 19 sampled residents. (Resident 5) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 5 had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, and orthostatic hypotension. On November 13, 2022, a physician ordered that staff administer a medication (midodrine hydrochloride) three times a day to treat the resident's low blood pressure. Staff was not to give the medication if the resident had a systolic blood pressure of 140 mm/Hg (millimeters of mercury) or more. A review of the May, June, and July 2023, Medication Administration Records revealed that staff administered the medication when the resident's systolic blood pressure was over the established parameter one time in May, four times in June, and two times in July. In an interview on July 28, 2023, at 12:50 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed the documentation indicated that Resident 5 received the midodrine hydrochloride when his systolic blood pressure was above 140 mm/Hg. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. 395180 Page 2 of 5 395180 07/28/2023 Cornwall Manor Boyd Street Cornwall, PA 17016
F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to adequately supervise residents who were at risk for wandering, elopement, and/or other behavioral symptoms for two of 19 sampled residents. (Residents 16, 73) Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Elopement Assessment, Prevention, and Response, last reviewed November 9, 2022, revealed that an elopement is defined as when a resident leaves the premises without authorization. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 73 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included Alzheimer's dementia, anxiety, and adjustment disorder. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident had memory impairment and exhibited wandering behavior. Review of the care plan revealed the resident was at risk for elopement and walked independently without any assistive devices. Review of nursing documentation revealed that Resident 73 was attempting to leave the unit on May 19, 2023. On May 31, 2023, and June 6, 2023, a nurse noted that Resident 73 left the unit and was redirected back in by staff. On June 17, 2023, the resident was attempting to leave the unit. On June 18, 2023, a nurse noted that Resident 73 left the unit and was redirected back by staff. On June 27, 29, and 30, 2023, and July 4, 8, and 10, 2023, Resident 73 was attempting to leave the unit. On July 10, 2023, a nurse noted the resident left the unit and was redirected back by staff. On July 11, 12, 14, 17, and 22, 2023, the resident was again attempting to leave the unit. Review of an incident report dated July 22, 2023, revealed that at 3:50 p.m., Resident 73 was observed outside the main entrance of the building by the receptionist. Further review of facility documention, revealed that the resident had exited through the main unit doors, taken the elevator down to the first floor, and then exited the building. She then walked up the sidewalk around the side of the building to the main entrance where she was observed by the receptionist. The facility failed to provide adequate supervision in order to prevent an elopement. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 16 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease and depression. Review of Resident 16's current care plan revealed that the resident wandered into other residents' rooms and had the potential to be physically aggressive towards other residents. Review of the nursing notes revealed that on April 28, 2023, June 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 29, 2023, and July 1, 5, and 8, 2023, Resident 16 was found in multiple residents' rooms. On May 2, 2023, a social services note indicated that the resident often wandered into other residents' rooms. Review of a facility incident report and nursing notes revealed that on July 3, 2023, the resident was found outside the unit patio outside the fence. Staff was unaware of the resident's location at that time. The facility failed to provide adequate supervision for Resident 16's elopement and wandering behavior. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. 395180 Page 3 of 5 395180 07/28/2023 Cornwall Manor Boyd Street Cornwall, PA 17016
F 0697 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure pain management was consistent with professional standards and failed to attempt non-pharmacological interventions to alleviate pain prior to the administration of pain medication prescribed on an as needed basis for one of 19 sampled residents. (Resident 65) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Pain Assessment and Management Policy, reviewed November 9, 2022, revealed that the interdisciplinary care plan team would ensure that pain management and interventions were in place to address pain and the use of as needed pain medications would be based upon person-centered needs. Additional documentation provided by the facility indicated that a standardized 10-point numeric pain rating scale for cognitively impaired residents (0-3 mild pain, 4-6 moderate pain, and 7-10 severe pain) was to be used to determine level of pain. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 65 had diagnoses that included dementia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, history of left femur fracture, and presence of artificial left hip joint. There were physician's orders dated February 11, 2023, for the resident to receive the narcotic pain medication morphine sulfate every four hours as needed for pain (failed to identify pain parameters) and acetaminophen every four hours as needed for mild pain. Review of Medication Administration Records revealed that the resident received the as needed narcotic (morphine sulfate) for mild pain on two occasions in June 2023, and once in July 2023. The resident did not receive any doses of as needed acetaminophen for mild pain in June and July, 2023. In addition, Resident 65's care plan directed that probable causes of pain were to be monitored, documented, and removed/limited where possible. There was a lack of documentation to support that non-pharmacological interventions were attempted to remove/limit pain prior to the administration of as needed pain medication on eight occasions in June 2023, and 10 occasions in July 2023. During an interview on July 28, 2023, the Director of Nursing confirmed that parameters had not been ordered for the administration of the narcotic pain medication and that there was a lack of documentation to support that non-pharmacological interventions for pain had been provided prior to the administration of as needed pain medication. 28 Pa. Code 211.9(a)(1) Pharmacy services. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. 395180 Page 4 of 5 395180 07/28/2023 Cornwall Manor Boyd Street Cornwall, PA 17016
F 0758 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a PRN (as needed) psychoactive medication was limited to 14 days unless the physician documented in the clinical record the rationale for the PRN to be extended beyond 14 days for two of 19 sampled residents. (Residents 16, 73) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 16 had diagnoses that included anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. On May 12, 2023, a physician ordered that staff administer a psychoactive medication (lorazepam) every six hours as needed for anxiety. The order for the lorazepam failed to include a time frame for the continued use of the medication. There was no physician documentation that it was appropriate for the order to be extended beyond 14 days. In an interview on July 28, 2023, the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no evidence the physician documented a rationale for continuing the medication beyond 14 days. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 73 had diagnoses that included Alzheimer's dementia, aphasia (communication disorder), and anxiety. On July 10, 2023, a physician ordered that staff administer a psychoactive medication (lorazepam) four times a day as needed for anxiety. There was no physician documentation that it was appropriate for the order to be extended beyond 14 days. In an interview on July 28, 2023, at 10:33 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no evidence the physician documented a rationale for continuing the medication beyond 14 days. 28 Pa. code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. 395180 Page 5 of 5

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Citations

5 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0689GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0697GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F697 - Pain Management

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F758 - Medication Errors

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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What happened during the July 28, 2023 survey of CORNWALL MANOR?

This was a inspection survey of CORNWALL MANOR on July 28, 2023. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CORNWALL MANOR on July 28, 2023?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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