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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ELK HAVEN NURSING HOMECMS #3953411 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0600 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few Based on review of facility policy, facility documentation and clinical record, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that one of three residents reviewed (Resident R1) was free of neglect during care which resulted in actual harm of spiral fractures of the right tibia and fibula (lower leg). This deficiency is cited as past non-compliance. Findings include: A review of facility policy entitled, Resident Abuse & Neglect Prevention Program, dated 1/10/2024, revealed that, Neglect means failure to provide goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress. Neglect refers to deprivation by a caretaker of goods, or services which are necessary to maintain physical or mental health. A review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed an admission date of 8/5/2021, that included diagnoses of stroke, heart disease, history of falls, and dementia. A review of Resident R1's Quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment (MDS - an assessment tool used to facilitate the management of care) dated 2/28/2024, revealed that Resident R1 required total two-person assistance with transfers. A review of Resident R1's current care plan revealed for transfers resident required, assist of two with front wheeled walker. A review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed a nurse's note dated 4/27/2024, at 9:15 a.m. which indicated that Resident R1 was having some right ankle pain, resident was assessed, and no marks or redness noted, Resident R1 was administered Tylenol (pain medication) and will continue to monitor. A nurse's note dated 4/27/24, at 1:52 p.m. revealed that Resident R1 continued to complain of right ankle pain and was assessed with no swelling or redness noted at that time and was administered Tylenol for pain. A nurse's note dated 4/27/24, at 3:10 p.m. indicated that Resident R1 continued to complain of pain in right leg, resident assessed, and right foot was shiny and slightly swollen and on right shin was a quarter size red area that was tender to touch, right calf was red and warm to touch, also swollen. A nurse's note dated 4/27/2024, at 4:12 p.m. indicated that Resident R1 was sent to the hospital for evaluation. Review of information submitted by facility dated 4/28/2024, revealed Resident R1 was admitted to the hospital with diagnosis of a spiral fracture of the right tibia and fibula. It also revealed that through the investigation that Resident R1 was transferred on 4/27/2024, throughout the day with an assist of one and not an assist of two. (continued on next page) 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: 395341 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 395341 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/09/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Elk Haven Nursing Home 785 Johnsonburg Road Saint Marys, PA 15857 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 0600 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few A review of the facility's investigation revealed that Nursing Assistant (NA) Employee E1 confirmed on a written statement dated 4/28/2024, he/she transferred Resident R1 in and out of bed with assistance of one. A review of documentation submitted by the facility dated 4/28/2024, revealed that the facility initiated an investigation, regarding Resident R1's injury of unknown origin on 4/27/2024. The investigation revealed that the resident was transferred throughout the day with an assist of one on 4/27/24. Following the transfers, the resident's leg had increased swelling and redness. NA Employee E1 did not follow the resident's care plan resulting in harm and employment was terminated. An interview with the NHA on 5/9/2024, at 10:40 a.m. confirmed that NA Employee E1 transferred Resident R1 alone even though resident was an assist of two. The facility failed to ensure that Resident R1 was free from neglect resulting in actual harm of a spiral fracture of the right tibia and fibula. This deficiency is cited as past non-compliance. On 4/28/2024, the facility initiated education for all nursing staff including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and NAs to ensure that transfer status must be followed on care plan, with review of abuse and neglect and review of following the care plan. This plan included the following: Immediate suspension of NA Employee E1 followed by termination of employment. Immediate education regarding following the resident's care plan for transfers and abuse/neglect was provided to all facility nursing staff which included RNs, LPNs, and NAs, which occurred from 4/28/2024, to 5/2/2024. All staff included in the education also completed competencies conducted by the Director of Nursing (DON) and the RN Supervisor to ensure that they understood the education and could perform the task correctly. All competencies were reviewed during this on-site investigation. Interviews with RN Employees E2, E3, and E5 and LPN Employee E4 and NA Employees E7, E8, E9, and E10 confirmed the facility initiated education starting 4/28/2024, and competencies starting 5/6/2024, which included education on resident transfer status, following the resident's care plan, and review of abuse / neglect, with knowledge of where to find the resident's care plans. Audits were conducted by the DON of following a resident care plan regarding transfers weekly for three weeks, initial audit of nine resident care plans, monthly times three months and quarterly times one since 5/6/2024. Per interview with the NHA and the DON, audits will continue to be completed by the RN Supervisors on each shift as well as the DON. These audits will be reviewed by the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee. The audits will continue until determined otherwise by the QAPI committee. During an interview with the NHA on 5/9/2024, at 10:40 a.m. and review of the facility's immediate actions, education, competencies, audits, and review of the QAPI monitoring process to sustain solutions, it was verified that the facility had implemented a plan of correction to ensure residents are (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395341 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 395341 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/09/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Elk Haven Nursing Home 785 Johnsonburg Road Saint Marys, PA 15857 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 0600 free from neglect regarding proper transfers and had achieved substantial compliance. Level of Harm - Actual harm 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee Residents Affected - Few 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c) Nursing services 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395341 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0600SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 9, 2024 survey of ELK HAVEN NURSING HOME?

This was a inspection survey of ELK HAVEN NURSING HOME on May 9, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ELK HAVEN NURSING HOME on May 9, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

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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