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06/06/2024
Elk Haven Nursing Home
785 Johnsonburg Road Saint Marys, PA 15857
F 0583
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Based on review of facility policy, observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide resident privacy during a wound dressing change for one of 22 residents reviewed (Resident R62).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include: The facility policy Privacy / Dignity dated 1/10/24, indicated that Staff shall promote, maintain and protect resident privacy, including bodily privacy during assistance with personal care and during treatment procedures. Observation of a wound dressing change for Resident R62 on 6/5/24, at 10:45 a.m. revealed that Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E2 and LPN Employee E3 changed wound dressings to the resident's right heel and foot while the roommate was awake and watching the procedure. During an interview on 6/5/24, at 11:15 a.m. LPN Employee E3 confirmed that the privacy curtain should have been pulled. During an interview on 6/5/24, at 11:35 a.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that during a dressing change the privacy curtain should have been pulled. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(2) Nursing services
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06/06/2024
Elk Haven Nursing Home
785 Johnsonburg Road Saint Marys, PA 15857
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Based on review of facility policy and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a resident centered comprehensive care plan for one of 22 residents reviewed (Resident R58).
Findings include: A facility policy entitled, Comprehensive Person-Centered Car Planning dated 1/10/24, indicated that a comprehensive person-centered care plan including necessary and appropriate care, attending physicians ordered, services and accommodation of resident needs and preferences for the resident to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychological well-being will be established within 21 days of admission. Resident R58's clinical record revealed an admission date of 3/06/24, with diagnoses that included pleural effusion (buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity), arthritis, lower back pain, and restless leg syndrome. Resident R58's clinical record included physician's orders dated: 3/06/24, to give 650 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen every six hours as needed for pain; 3/14/24, to give 650 mg of acetaminophen at bedtime for pain management; 4/01/24, to give 650 mg three times a day for back pain and 650 mg as needed for back pain once daily; and current physician's orders dated 5/09/24, to give 650 mg of Tylenol three times a day for other low back pain, and give 650 mg of Tylenol every four hours as needed for pain, may have one additional dose four plus hours after nine p.m. Resident R58's clinical record lacked evidence of a comprehensive person-centered care plan for pain. During an interview on 6/05/24, at 10:47 a.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that Resident R58's clinical record lacked evidence of a comprehensive person-centered care plan for pain management. 28 Pa. Code 211.10(c) Resident care policies 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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06/06/2024
Elk Haven Nursing Home
785 Johnsonburg Road Saint Marys, PA 15857
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Based on review of facility policy and clinical records, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain proper care of respiratory equipment for one of four residents reviewed for respiratory care (Resident R29).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include: Facility policy entitled Use of Oxygen dated 1/10/24, indicated that the facility changes oxygen cannulas (flexible tubing inserted into the nostrils for oxygen delivery) or masks every 30 days. Resident R29's clinical record revealed an admission date of 9/21/20, with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disease resulting in difficulty breathing and persistent cough), high blood pressure, and diabetes. Resident R29's physician orders dated 4/5/21, indicated to change oxygen tubing on the 15th of each month. Observations on 6/2/24, at 2:08 p.m. and 6/4/24, at 9:00 a.m. revealed that Resident R29's oxygen tubing contained a piece of white tape wrapped around it with a date of 3/15/24. During an interview on 6/4/24, at 9:22 a.m. Licensed Practical Nurse Employee E1 confirmed that the oxygen tubing was dated for 3/15/24, and was not changed monthly as ordered. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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