F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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
observations, review of facility policies and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to
provide a clean, comfortable and homelike environment for seven of 53 rooms (Rooms 51, 33, 34, 35, 37,
39, and 40.)
Finding include:
Review of facility policy entitiled, The 5 Step Daily Patient Room Cleaning dated 1/01/23, revealed the
entire floor must be dust mopped .
Observations conducted between 10:06 a.m. through 10:40 a.m. revealed the following:
room [ROOM NUMBER] had loose debris under resident beds
room [ROOM NUMBER] had loose debris under the bed by the door
room [ROOM NUMBER] had loose debris noted on the resident floors
room [ROOM NUMBER] had loose debris noted on the floor
room [ROOM NUMBER] had a Kleenex box wedged under the window bed
room [ROOM NUMBER] had debris on the floor and under the door bed
Observations of rooms on Unit Three on 8/08/23 at 10:43 a.m. revealed that Housekeeper Employee E2
was cleaning resident rooms. During an interview at that time, Housekeeper Employee E2 stated that
he/she had finished cleaning room [ROOM NUMBER]. During observation of room [ROOM NUMBER],
loose debris was observed under the bed in the room by the window.
During an interview with Housekeeper Employee E2 on 8/08/23 at 10:45 a.m he/she stated they had
completed cleaning the room but had forgotten to clean under the resident's beds.
Observations with the Housekeeping Assistant Manager on 8/08/23, at 12:33 p.m. revealed the prior
morning observations were still present in Rooms 33, 34, 35, 37, 39 and 40 including the loose debris
noted under beds, on the floors and the Kleenex box still under the bed in room [ROOM NUMBER].
During an inteview on 8/08/23, at 12:43 p.m. Housekeeper Employee E3 stated all rooms were
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395231
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation
500 Clarksville Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0584
completed on the North Hall except rooms [ROOM NUMBERS]. (North Hall included Rooms 30 through 45)
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
Residents Affected - Some
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395231
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation
500 Clarksville Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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.
Based on observations, review of clinical records and facility documentation, manufacturer's
recommendations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a safe environment
for individuals care planned for elopement with alpha tags (device placed on resident to notify staff when
resident is exiting the building) for three of three residents reviewed. (Residents R1, R2 and R3)
Findings include:
Review of manufacturer's recommendations Wander Control Systems Troubleshooting Tips for Testing
RF(alpha) tags revealed we highly recommend testing the resident RF (alpha tag) tags every morning with
a hand held tag tester. 4 .Tags should never be attached to wheelchairs.
Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed an admission date of 9/08/22, with diagnoses that
included seizures, bipolar disorder (periods of depression and elevated mood), multiple sclerosis (disease
that affects the nervous system) and anxiety.
Review of a physician's order dated 1/05/23, revealed an order for an alpha tag to wheelchair due to
increased elopement risk for Resident R1.
Resident R1's care plan dated 4/4/23, revealed an alpha tag was ordered on 1/05/23 and check the device
for functioning per facility protocol.
Review of Resident R1's Treatment Record for July and August 2023, revealed alpha tag to
wheelchair-check placement every shift.
Review of Resident R2's clinical record revealed an admission date of 11/05/21, with diagnoses that
included unsteady gait, high blood pressure, and dementia.
Review of a physician's order dated 7/27/23, revealed an order for an alpha tag to the right ankle- check
placement every shift.
Resident R2's care plan dated 4/21/23, revealed alpha tag per order for risk of elopement related to
impaired cognition.
Review of Resident R2's Treatment Record for July and August 2023, revealed alpha tag right ankle-check
placement every shift for alpha guard check.
Review of Resident R3's clinical record revealed an admission date of 10/13/21, with diagnoses that
included Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and impulse disorder (failure to resist urge or temptation).
Review of a physician's order dated 10/13/21, revealed alpha tag on at all times for safety every shift.
Resident R3's care plan last revised on 3/09/23, revealed staff will apply alpha tag for safety and check
battery every bedtime per order.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395231
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation
500 Clarksville Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
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 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident R3's Treatment Record for July and August 2023, revealed alpha tag on at all times for
safety for Resident R3.
The facility identified three residents with alpha tags. Observation on 8/02/23, at approximatley 2:00 p.m.
with Maintenance Employee E1 revealed that the hand held tester used to test the alpha tag transmitter on
Residents R1, R2, and R3 was not picking up a transmission for function. Residents R2 and R3 had alpha
tags observed placed on their ankles. Resident R1 had an alpha tag placed on their wheelchair.
Resident R1 gave permission to check their alpha tag near the exit doors and was assisted to the exit doors
which were secured with a punch key code to exit. The front entrance door should lock in the presence of a
resident with an alpha tag and an alarm should ring when exiting if not locked. Resident R1 was assisted to
the front entrance and the door opened and no alarm sounded at 2:25 p.m. on 8/02/23.
Review of the facility documention from May, June, and July revealed that the alpha tags for Residents R1,
R2 and R3 were checked for functioning once a month and not daily as the manufacturer recommended.
There was no documentation that the doors in the facility were checked to prevent residents care planned
for elopement from exiting the building.
During an interview on 8/02/23, at 2:25 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) confirmed that the door
opened and the alarm did not sound during testing of Resident R1's alpha tag.
During an interview on 8/03/23, at 10:22 a.m. the NHA confirmed they were unaware alpha tags were not to
be placed on wheelchairs per the manufacturer's recommendations and was not aware that testing was
recommended daily on resident alpha tags and also confirmed there was no documentation to show that
the exit doors of the facility were tested for functioning to prevent an elopement.
28 Pa Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395231
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/08/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation
500 Clarksville Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
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 0725
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in
charge on each shift.
Based on review of clinical records and staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility
failed to provide the appropriate number of staff to provide the care and services in assisting residents with
showers for two of seven residents reviewed. (Residents R4 and R5)
Findings include:
Review of Resident R4's clinical record revealed an admission date of 8/10/22, with diagnoses that
included high blood pressure, heart problems and stomach reflux. The 6/12/23, Quarterly Minimum Data
Set (MDS-periodic review of resident care needs) Assessment revealed that Resident R4 was alert and
oriented. The MDS also identified that choosing a bathing method was somewhat important to the resident
and bathing required one person physical assist.
During an interview on 8/08/23, at 1:33 p.m., Resident R4 stated that they had received their shower
recently but had a span of time that they had not gotten a shower. The resident identified that Mondays and
Thursdays were their shower days. Review of the bathing record revealed Resident R4 had not received a
shower between 7/10/23 and 7/19/23 and then not again from 7/21/23 through 8/02/23. On 8/08/23, at 2:30
p.m. Resident R4 was interviewed again due to the facility identifying that the resident had received a bed
bath. Resident R4 stated I never asked for a bed bath. I like to shower. Resident R4 also indicated that they
do not get the shower because staff say they do not have enough staff.
Review of Resident R5's clinical record revealed an admission date of 4/10/23, with diagnoses that
included cancer of the cecum (beginning of the large intestine). The 7/12/23, Quarterly MDS revealed
Resident R5 was alert and oriented. The MDS also revealed Resident R5 indicated it was very important to
choose between a bath, shower, bed bath or sponge bath and for bathing Resident R5 needed supervision
with a one person physical assist.
During an interview with Resident R5 on 8/08/23, at 1:42 p.m. he/she stated that they preferred to sponge
bath in their room however had been asking the staff to help him/her wash their hair. Resident R5's hair
was flat and somewhat greasy upon observation. Resident R5 stated I have been asking people to wash
my hair, they (staff) tell me there is not enough staff.
During an interview on 8/08/23, at 2:45 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that documentation
between 7/10/23 through 8/07/23 revealed Resident R4 did not receive showers on six of the nine days the
resident was scheduled for showers and also was unaware that Resident R5 asked to have their hair
washed.
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(3)(4)(5) Nursing services
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