F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined
that the facility failed to maintain a medication error rate less than five percent on one of three nursing units.
(West Unit)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
A review of the facility policy entitled, Medication Administration, last reviewed January 30, 2024, revealed
that staff were to administer medications as ordered by the physician. Medications were to be administered
60 minutes prior to or after the scheduled times unless otherwise specified by the physician.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included stroke, hypertension (HTN),
and arthritic pain. A review of physician's orders dated January 5, 2024, and February 8, 2024, revealed
that staff were to administer the following medications at 8:00 a.m. daily: tramadol (a pain medication) 50
mg, and metoprolol (a blood pressure medication) 25 mg. Observation of the medication pass on March 1,
2024, revealed that licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1 administered Resident 1's medications at 9:40 a.m.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 2 had diagnoses that included gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD), anxiety, seizures, and diabetes. A review of physician's orders dated January 8, 2023,
March 14, 2023, June 16, 2023, December 11, 2023, and January 10, 2024, revealed that staff were to
administer the following medications at 8:00 a.m. daily: lamotrigine (an anticonvulsant medication) 150 mg,
levetiracetam (an anticonvulsant medication) 500 mg, Ativan (an antianxiety medication) 0.5 mg, Novolog
(insulin) based on sliding scale parameters, Novolog 70/30 14 units, and omeprazole (a stomach acid
reducing medication) 20 mg. Observation of the medication pass on March 1, 2024, revealed that LPN 1
administered Resident 2's medications at 10:00 a.m. The Novolog based on sliding scale parameters was
administered at 10:18 a.m.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 4 had diagnoses that included HTN, GERD, urinary retention,
and depression. A review of physician's orders dated October 14, 2022, revealed that staff were to
administer the following medications at 8:00 a.m. daily: amlodipine (a medication for high blood pressure) 5
mg, and lisinopril (a medication for high blood pressure) 10 mg. A review of physician's orders dated
October 14, 2022, July 28, 2023, and January 19, 2024, revealed that staff were to administer the following
medications at 9:00 a.m. daily: ferrous sulfate (iron) 325 mg, finasteride (a medication for enlarged prostate)
5 mg, Prozac (an antidepressant medication) 20 mg, and famotidine (a stomach acid reducing medication)
20 mg. Observation of the medication pass on March 1, 2024, revealed that LPN 1 administered Resident
4's medications at 10:36 a.m.
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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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Event ID:
395188
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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
395188
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/01/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter
820 Durham Road
Buckingham, PA 18912
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
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F 0759
In an interview on March 1, 2024, at 9:35 a.m., LPN 1 confirmed that the medication pass was late.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Observation during the medication pass on March 1, 2024, from 9:40 a.m. through 10:36 a.m., revealed 24
medication opportunities with 15 medication errors which resulted in a medication error rate of 62.5%.
Residents Affected - Few
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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