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CHANDLER HALL HEALTH SERVICESCMS #3953052 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.

F 0628 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident and/or the resident's representative of their appeal rights and Ombudsman information in writing upon transfer from the facility for three of 12 sampled residents who were transferred to the hospital. (Residents 2, 33, and 37) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 2 was transferred to the hospital on March 27, 2025, and April 25, 2025, after changes in condition. There was no documented evidence that the resident, the resident's responsible party, or the legal representative was provided information regarding appeal rights and Ombudsman information upon transfer to the hospital. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 33 was transferred to the hospital on May 7, 2025, after a change in condition. There was no documented evidence that the resident, the resident's responsible party, or the legal representative was provided information regarding appeal rights and Ombudsman information upon transfer to the hospital. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 37 was transferred to the hospital on April 14, 2025, after a change in condition. There was no documented evidence that the resident, the resident's responsible party, or the legal representative was provided information regarding appeal rights and Ombudsman information upon transfer to the hospital. In an interview on May 15, 2025, at 1:43 p.m., the Administrator confirmed that the identified residents and/or their representatives were not provided with transfer notices that included the required information. 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 2 Event ID: 395305 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 395305 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Chandler Hall Health Services 99 Barclay Street Newtown, PA 18940 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 0761 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Based on observation, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store medications on two of three hallways on the nursing unit. (100 hallway and 300 hallway) Review of the facility policy entitled, Security of Medication Cart, last reviewed February 24, 2025, revealed that medication carts must be securely locked at all times when out of the nurse's view. Observation on May 13, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. through 10:33 a.m., revealed the medication cart was unlocked and unattended on the 100 hallway. Observation on May 15, 2025, from 9:35 a.m. through 9:40 a.m., revealed the medication cart was unlocked and unattended on the 300 hallway. In an interview on May 15, 2025, at 9:40 a.m., Licensed Practical Nurse 1 confirmed that the medication carts should have been locked. In an interview on May 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that the medication carts should have been locked. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395305 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0628GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F628 - Documentation

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  • 0761GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 16, 2025 survey of CHANDLER HALL HEALTH SERVICES?

This was a inspection survey of CHANDLER HALL HEALTH SERVICES on May 16, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CHANDLER HALL HEALTH SERVICES on May 16, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."

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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