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JEWEL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3952642 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

395264 08/31/2023 Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 535 North 17th Street Allentown, PA 18104
F 0699 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. 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 assess, develop, and implement an individualized person-centered plan to render trauma informed care to a resident with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for two of 27 sampled residents. (Residents 99, 109) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 99 had diagnoses that included post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, major depressive disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. There was no assessment or care plan in Resident 99's clinical record that identified the PTSD diagnosis, symptoms and/or triggers related to this diagnosis or resident specific interventions to meet the resident's needs for minimizing triggers and/or re-traumatization. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 109 had diagnoses that included PTSD, anxiety, depression, and schizoaffective disorder. There was no assessment or care plan in Resident 109's clinical record that identified the PTSD diagnosis, symptoms and/or triggers related to this diagnosis or resident specific interventions to meet the resident's needs for minimizing triggers and/or re-traumatization. In an interview on August 31, 2023, at 11:20 a.m., the Social Services Director confirmed that there was no assessment completed or care plan developed to address Resident 99's or 109's PTSD diagnosis, symptoms, or triggers. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. Page 1 of 2 395264 395264 08/31/2023 Jewel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 535 North 17th Street Allentown, PA 18104
F 0806 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Based on review of weekly menus, clinical record review, observation, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to accommodate each resident's food preferences for one of 27 sampled residents. (Residents 18) Findings include: Review of the breakfast menu for Tuesday, August 29, 2023, revealed that scrambled eggs, biscuit, banana, orange juice and cream of wheat were offered for breakfast. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 18 had a diagnosis of depression. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated May 27, 2023, revealed the resident had moderate cognitive impairment and was able to clearly communicate. The care plan stated the resident had a risk for nutrition problems and staff was to honor the resident's food preferences. On August 29, 2023, at 9:33 a.m., the resident was heard yelling, This breakfast is horrible. The resident was observed eating scrambled eggs and a biscuit. Review of the resident's meal ticket that was on the breakfast tray revealed the resident disliked eggs and there were special instructions for no eggs at breakfast. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(a) Resident rights. 395264 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0699GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F699 - Trauma-informed care

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  • 0806GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F806 - Food and drink

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the August 31, 2023 survey of JEWEL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of JEWEL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 31, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at JEWEL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER on August 31, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent."

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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