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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Holy Family ManorCMS #3952503 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0623 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident's representative in four of five residents sampled who were transferred to the hospital. (Residents 19, 56, 61, 112) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 19 was transferred and admitted to the hospital on [DATE], after a change in condition. There was no documented evidence that the resident's responsible party or legal representative was provided written information regarding the resident's transfer to the hospital. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 56 was transferred and admitted to the hospital on [DATE], after a change in condition. There was no documented evidence that the resident, the resident's responsible party or legal representative was provided written information regarding the resident's transfer to the hospital. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 61 was transferred to the hospital on April 24 and June 1, 2023, after changes in condition. There was no documented evidence that the resident's responsible party or legal representative was provided written information regarding the resident's transfers to the hospital. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 112 was transferred and admitted to the hospital on [DATE], after a change in condition. There was no documented evidence that the resident's responsible party or legal representative was provided written information regarding the resident's transfer to the hospital. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(c.3)(2) Resident rights. 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: 395250 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 395250 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Holy Family Manor 1200 Spring Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 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 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, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were implemented for one of 24 sampled residents. (Resident 20) Residents Affected - Few Findings include Clinical record review revealed that Resident 20 had diagnoses that included spina bifida, paraplegia, muscle weakness, and debility. A physician's order dated November 1, 2019, directed staff to apply a knee abduction cushion and check for alignment throughout the day. Review of the care plan revealed that the resident was at risk for skin breakdown. The intervention was for staff to apply a knee abduction cushion per the orders. Multiple observations on July 19, 2023, between 11:10 a.m., and 1:28 p.m., revealed Resident 20 sitting in a wheelchair, the knee abduction cushion was not in place. In an interview on July 20, 2023, at 8:20 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that staff did not apply the knee abduction cushion and that it should have been applied per the care plan and physician's order. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395250 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 395250 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/20/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Holy Family Manor 1200 Spring Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 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 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that proper care was provided for one of two sampled residents who used a urinary catheter (a flexible tube that drains urine from the bladder). (Resident 20) Findings include: Review of facility policy entitled, Urinary Catheters, last reviewed January 2023, revealed that a catheter drainage bag was never to be elevated to or above bladder level. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 20 had diagnoses that included paraplegia, spina bifida, dementia, and dysfunction of the bladder. Review of the care plan revealed that the resident had an indwelling catheter. The intervention was for staff to position the catheter bag and tubing below the level of the bladder. Multiple observations on July 18, 2023, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:13 a.m., revealed Resident 20 was seated in a wheelchair. The tubing of the catheter was arranged such that it extended down the resident's pants leg and out the bottom to the drainage bag. The catheter bag was positioned inside the seat of the wheelchair, between the arm rest and the resident's hip. Neither the tubing nor the drainage bag were maintained below the level of the resident's bladder. Urine was observed in the tubing. 28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395250 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

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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.

  • 0690GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F690 - Incontinence

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0623GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F623 - Transfer and discharge-

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 20, 2023 survey of Holy Family Manor?

This was a inspection survey of Holy Family Manor on July 20, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Holy Family Manor on July 20, 2023?

Yes, 3 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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