F 0578
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to
participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to establish clear and
consistent resident's wishes regarding advance directives (written instruction, such as a living will or
durable power of attorney, relating to the provision of healthcare, for a time when a resident may be
incapacitated and not able to make decisions) for one of one resident reviewed (Resident 16).
Findings include:
Review of Resident 16's clinical record revealed that the facility admitted her on February 26, 2024. A
physician's order dated February 26, 2024, indicated that Resident 16 was to be a full code, which would
include CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
Review of a POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment, a document for specific medical orders
to be honored by health care workers during a medical crisis) form signed by Resident 16's responsible
party on [DATE], indicated that she wished for Resident 16 to be a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate, not to
perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation if breathing stops).
Resident 16 continued to have both a full code physician order and a DNR on her paper POLST until
[DATE], when the surveyor brought it to the attention of the facility.
Interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on [DATE], at 2:00 PM confirmed the above
findings for Resident 16.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 201.29(a) 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.
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, and family and staff
interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure reasonable care for the protection of the
resident's property for one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident 228).
Findings include:
The facility policy entitled, Personal Items Inventory, last reviewed without changes on March 29, 2024,
revealed that the facility's procedure included:
Enter the resident's name, room number, medical record number, and the date of inventory on the
Inventory of Personal Effects
Identify articles as listed, indicating quantity and presence with a check (x)
Describe items of specific value. Describe color and size. Do not indicate type of metal or stone
Sign Inventory of Personal Effects sheet: signature of resident or responsible party/date; signature of
nurse/date; If resident or responsible party is unable to sign, two facility personnel (one being a nurse) are
to sign the inventory on admission
Telephone interview with Resident 228's husband on April 30, 2024, at 12:13 PM revealed that he could not
find Resident 228's wedding band or diamond ring. Resident 228's husband stated that he could not say if
she was wearing the jewelry upon her admission to the hospital or to the facility.
Clinical record review for Resident 228 revealed the facility admitted her on April 17, 2024. An Inventory of
Personal Effects form (document the facility utilizes to account for resident's personal property on
admission and upon discharge) had no property listed and had no signatures of either staff or the
resident/resident's responsible party.
Interview with Employee 10 (nurse aide) and Employee 11 (licensed practical nurse) on May 1, 2024, at
11:14 AM confirmed that Resident 228's Inventory of Personal Effects form was not completed since her
admission to the facility.
The surveyor reviewed the above findings with the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing
on May 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(2) Management
28 Pa. Code 201.29(a) Resident rights
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1) Nursing services
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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 observation, clinical record review, review of facility documents, and resident and staff interview,
it was determined that the facility failed to protect the rights of a resident to be free from neglect by not
providing the services necessary to avoid physical harm related to a sustained fracture on one of two
nursing units, (Unit 100-300, Resident 33).
This deficiency is cited as past noncompliance
Findings include:
Observation and interview with Resident 33 on May 1, 2024, at 9:49 AM revealed the resident was in bed.
Resident 33 stated one person gave her a couple fractures and stated, She tried to get me into bed, she
didn't use the lift. Resident 33 stated she hurt after that, and it was her fault, referencing the staff member.
Resident 33 said her knee was broken.
Clinical review for Resident 33 revealed an active physician's order dated November 8, 2023, for the
resident to use a full mechanical lift as her transfer status.
Review of Resident 33's plan of care revealed the resident requires a mechanical lift with two staff
assistance for transfers initiated on the plan of care on October 13, 2022.
A nursing note dated March 24, 2024, at 2:24 PM noted the resident began complaining of left knee pain
that hurt after being bumped during transfer the day before. The note indicated there was no concern or
swelling noted of the knee. An x-ray of Resident 33's left knee completed on March 25, 2024, revealed the
resident had an acute fracture of the left lateral tibial plateau.
The facility initiated an investigation on March 26, 2024, into Resident 33's acute knee fracture and upon
resident interview dated March 26, 2024, the resident stated a staff member got her out of bed by herself
and twisted her knee while lifting her.
Review of staff statements obtained by the facility revealed the resident had mentioned several different
staff members as individuals who transferred her independently.
Based on a staff statement from Employee 15 (resident assistant) dated March 26, 2024, revealed that
Employee 16 (nurse aide) was witnessed getting Resident 33 out of bed by just picking her up and putting
her in the wheelchair to got to the dining area on March 23, 2024.
Review of a telephone interview documented by facility staff dated March 26, 2024, with Employee 16
indicated the nurse aide indicated she did get Resident 33 out of bed, but indicated she used the Hoyer lift
by herself to get the resident out of bed and indicated she knew two people were to be used with the lift.
Employee 16 stated the resident did not express pain during the transfer but did hear a pop when she rolled
her in bed when lunch was over.
A review information submitted by the facility on March 28, 2024, indicated the facility had completed an
investigation into Resident 33's reported knee pain and allegation of only being transferred with one
person, and sustaining a fracture. The facility interviewed all staff working in the time frame surrounding the
incident and determined Employee 16 did not follow Resident 33's plan of care
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69 Cottage Road
Mifflin, PA 17058
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F 0600
regarding the mechanical lift for transfers with two people, and Employee 16 admitted there was not a
second person present.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Employee 16 was terminated from the facility on March 26, 2024.
Residents Affected - Few
The facility provided staff education on using the correct transfer status when providing residents with care
and transfers on March 26, 2024.
Review of a facility implemented plan of correction, signed by facility administration during an Ad Hoc
quality assurance (QA) meeting on March 26, 2024, revealed that the facility implemented the following:
Random audits of transfers will be completed by the director of clinical services or their designee. The
results will be reported at the April 18, 2024, QAPI meeting.
Review of the audits dated March 26 and 27, 2024, revealed that staff were appropriately transferring
residents utilizing the required staff.
Review of the QAPI meeting dated April 25, 2024, revealed that the transfer audits were reviewed with no
trends noted. Random audits on each shift will continue for another month. These results will be reviewed at
the May QAPI meeting for further recommendation. The Ad Hoc meeting also indicated that staff continue
to be educated on proper transfer status at orientation and as needed.
The above findings were confirmed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on May 3,
2024, at 11:30 AM.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 201.29(a) Resident rights
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F 0607
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on a review of select facility policies and procedures, employee personnel record review, and staff
interview, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain attestation of Pennsylvania residency as
required for one of five personnel records reviewed (Employee 3).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
In accordance with Act 13 Elder Abuse Mandatory Reporting and Act 169 Criminal Background Checks,
nursing facilities are required to obtain a criminal background check on all newly hired employees. Facilities
are required to obtain the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) background check within 30 days of hire on all
prospective employees. If the applicant has not been a Pennsylvania resident for the two years before
application, they will need to have a PSP criminal history background check completed and an FBI
Background Check.
The facility policy entitled, Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Misappropriation, last reviewed without
changes on March 29, 2024, revealed that persons applying for employment will be screened for a history
of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation of resident property. This includes, but is not limited to,
criminal background checks. The policy did not include how the facility will have an employee attest to two
consecutive years of Pennsylvania residency before application for employment.
Review of Employee 3's (nurse aide) personnel file revealed that the facility hired her on January 7, 2024.
Employee 3's personnel file included a document entitled, Statement of Two Year PA State Residency,
signed and dated by Employee 3 on January 7, 2024, that did not include a response by Employee 3 for the
questions if she was a resident of the State of Pennsylvania for the past two years or if she was a citizen of
the United States.
Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Employee 9 (human resources coordinator) on May 1,
2024, at 3:53 PM confirmed the above findings regarding Employee 3.
483.12(b)(1)-(3) Develop/implement Abuse/neglect Policies
Previously cited deficiency 8/4/2023
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
28 Pa Code 201.18(b)(1)(3)(e)(1) Management
28 Pa Code 201.19(8) Personnel policies and procedures
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F 0655
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being
admitted
Based on clinical record review and staff, resident, and family interview, it was determined that the facility
failed to provide the resident and their representative a summary of the baseline care plan for two of 24
residents reviewed (Residents 228 and 231).
Findings include:
Interview with Resident 228's husband on April 30, 2024, at 12:27 PM revealed that he believed the
facility's contracted hospice provider staff were organizing his wife's care. Resident 228's husband was not
aware of the frequency of visits completed by hospice staff.
Review of the facility's CMS-802 (form used to list all current residents and pertinent care categories)
revealed that Resident 228 received hospice services.
Clinical record review for Resident 228 revealed that the facility admitted her on April 17, 2024. Review of
active physician orders for Resident 228 revealed no evidence that she was to receive services from a
hospice provider.
Interview with Employee 11 (licensed practical nurse) on May 1, 2024, at 11:14 AM revealed that a baseline
care plan form in Resident 228's clinical record included her name, date of birth , and physician's name;
however, otherwise, was completely blank. Employee 11 confirmed that the facility had not developed
Resident 228's comprehensive plan of care as of this date.
The facility failed to develop a baseline plan of care that included the minimum healthcare information
necessary (e.g., hospice services) to care for Resident 228.
The surveyor reviewed the above concerns regarding Resident 228 during an interview with the Director of
Nursing and the Nursing Home Administrator on May 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The interview confirmed that the
facility did not obtain a physician's order for Resident 228's hospice services until following the surveyor's
review of her medical record on April 30, 2024.
Interview with Resident 231 on April 30, 2024, at 3:40 PM revealed that she denied receiving a written
summary of a care plan.
Review of Resident 231's Baseline Care Plan and Summary available in her physical clinical record on the
nursing unit revealed no signatures of staff, Resident 231, or Resident 231's representative. The document
included a section on the last page labeled, Below are completion signatures and dates of those
participating in the initial baseline care plan development and summary.
The surveyor reviewed the above concerns regarding Resident 231 during an interview with the Director of
Nursing and the Nursing Home Administrator on May 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
Information provided by the facility on May 2, 2024, revealed that Resident 231 signed the Baseline Care
Plan and Summary on May 1, 2024 (following the surveyor's questioning).
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F 0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide
bathing assistance for a resident dependent on staff assistance for five of seven residents reviewed for
activities of daily living (Residents 33, 39, 47, 52, and 63).
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
Interview with Resident 33 on May 1, 2024, at 9:52 AM revealed she is to get showered on Tuesdays and
Fridays, during the day, and she doesn't refuse them, but stated she had a fracture and maybe that's why
she wasn't getting them.
Clinical record review for Resident 33 did reveal the resident had sustained a fracture in her leg in March
2024, and was scheduled to receive showers on Tuesdays and Fridays on the 2-10:00 PM shift and as
needed.
A review of Resident 33's bathing records for April 2024, revealed the resident was totally dependent on
staff for bathing, and did receive a shower on April 2 and April 9, 2024, on her scheduled shower days after
her fracture, but had only received a bed bath on April 5, 23, and 26; a partial bed bath on April 19 and 30;
and April 16 was noted as response not required. There was no evidence Resident 33 could not receive a
shower due to her fracture nor any documented showers on an as needed basis outside of her scheduled
shower days.
In a follow up interview with Resident 33 on May 3, 2024, at 10:45 AM regarding only receiving a partial
bed bath on April 30, 2024, the resident stated she could not get a shower because there was only one.
When the resident was asked one what? the resident stated, one girl, referencing the staff. Resident 33
again stated she would not refuse to be showered per her preference. There was no evidence Resident 33
received a shower since April 9, 2024.
The above concerns regarding Resident 33's bathing being completed per the resident's bathing
preference were reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on May 3, 2024, at
11:38 AM.
Review of Resident 47's clinical record revealed a Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS, an assessment
tool completed at specific intervals to determine care needs) dated October 12, 2023, that the facility
assessed her as being dependent on staff assistance for bathing. An MDS dated [DATE], determined that it
was very important for Resident 47 to be able to decide on whether she gets a bed bath or shower.
Review of Resident 47's bathing documentation dated April 2024, revealed that she has not received a
shower since April 9, 2024. There was no documented evidence in Resident 47's clinical record to indicate
that the facility determined her preferences for bathing.
Review of Resident 52's clinical record revealed an MDS dated [DATE], that indicated the facility
determined she was dependent on staff assistance for bathing. An MDS dated [DATE], determined that it
was very important for Resident 52 to be able to decide on whether she gets a bed bath or shower.
Interview with Resident 52 on April 30, 2024, at 12:00 PM revealed that she is not getting her
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
showers like she is supposed to. Resident 52 indicated that she is supposed to get a shower two times a
week.
Review of Resident 52's bathing documentation dated April 2024, revealed that she has not received a
shower since April 18, 2024.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident 63's clinical record revealed an MDS assessment dated [DATE], that indicated the
facility assessed him as being dependent on staff assistance for bathing.
Review of Resident 63's bathing documentation dated April 2024, revealed that he has not received a
shower since April 9, 2024. Resident 63 has only received partial bathing since April 16, 2024. There was
no documented evidence in Resident 63's clinical record to indicate his preferences regarding receiving a
bed bath or a shower.
Interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on May 2, 2024, at 1:45 PM acknowledged the
above findings for Residents 47, 52, and 63, and confirmed that the facility has not obtained any resident
preferences for bathing.
Review of Resident 39's clinical record revealed his most recent quarterly MDS dated [DATE], revealed that
the facility assessed him as being dependent on staff assistance for bathing. Resident 39 was unable to be
interviewed due to his current cognitive status.
A review of Resident 39's task documentation (ADL, activities of daily living charting) revealed he preferred
to receive a shower/bath/bed bath two times a week on the second shift. A review of Resident 39's task
documentation revealed that he only received one shower in the last month, he received eight partial, or
bed baths. There was no documented evidence in Resident 39's clinical record to indicate his preferences
regarding the type of shower, tub bath, or bed bath he preferred to receive.
Interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on May 2, 2024, at 1:45 PM acknowledged the
above findings for Resident 39 and confirmed that the facility has not obtained any resident preferences for
bathing.
Refer to F725.
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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 and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to
provide the highest practicable care related to intravenous access and medication administration for one of
two residents reviewed for intravenous access concerns (Resident 74); implementation of interventions for
one of four residents reviewed for skin conditions (Resident 231); and bowel protocol medications for one of
one resident reviewed for constipation concerns (Resident 231).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review for Resident 74 revealed a plan of care initiated by the facility on April 25, 2024, to
address antibiotic therapy related to an endocarditis infection (inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
chambers and valves; usually caused by a bacterial infection). Interventions listed in the plan of care
included:
PICC line (PICC, long, thin, tube that is inserted through a vein in the arm and passed through to a larger
vein near the heart. The line requires careful care and monitoring for complications including bleeding,
infection, and blood clots) and flushes as ordered
E-kit (emergency kit) at bedside
No BP (blood pressure) in left arm
Observation of Resident 74 on April 30, 2024, at 1:40 PM revealed a PICC line access site on the back of
his left bicep. Observation of Resident 74 and Resident 74's room revealed no indication of any restrictions
preventing use of his left arm for blood pressures or venipuncture (blood draws). There was no emergency
equipment readily visible in Resident 74's room in the event of complications from the PICC line access
(such as clamps or compression dressing kit in the event of bleeding).
Interview with Employee 6 (registered nurse) on April 30, 2024, at 1:54 PM confirmed the above findings for
Resident 74.
Clinical record review for Resident 74 revealed active physician orders dated April 3, 2024, for the following:
Cefazolin Sodium (antibiotic medication) 2000 mg (milligrams) intravenously every eight hours for
endocarditis
PICC or midline, measure upper arm circumference in centimeters and external catheter length in inches
on admission, with each dressing change, and as needed.
Flush PICC with 10 milliliters (ml) of normal sterile saline every shift and as needed
Review of Resident 74's MAR (Medication Administration Record, electronic documentation of the
administration of medications) and TAR (Treatment Administration Record, electronic documentation of the
completion of treatments) dated April 2024 revealed the following:
No staff documented a measurement of Resident 74's left upper arm as scheduled on April 21, 2024
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
No staff documented the administration of the Cefazolin Sodium intravenous medication on April 9, 18, and
26, 2024, at 6:00 AM.
No staff documented the normal sterile saline flush as scheduled on April 18 and 26, 2024, at 6:00 AM.
The surveyor reviewed the above concerns pertaining to Resident 74 during an interview with the Director
of Nursing and the Nursing Home Administrator on May 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
Clinical record review for Resident 231 revealed a physician's order dated April 23, 2024, for Resident 231
to wear a heel lift boot on her left foot when in bed.
Observation and interview with Resident 231 on April 30, 2024, at 3:46 PM revealed she was in bed with
her foot wrapped in white gauze. Observation of the gauze revealed two small circular areas of orange
discoloration. Resident 231 stated that she was not sure if the areas were indicative of wound drainage or
the color of the betadine (liquid antiseptic and disinfectant used for the treatment and prevention of
infections in wounds and cuts) treatment used on her wounds. Resident 231 was not wearing a heel lift
boot at the time of the observation. Interview with Resident 231 revealed that she had a doctor's
appointment earlier that day; and that the doctor indicated that she would be starting an antibiotic.
Clinical record review for Resident 231 revealed no evidence that a physician prescribed an antibiotic for
Resident 231.
The surveyor requested the progress note from the consulting surgical provider Resident 231 visited on
April 30, 2024, during an interview with the Director of Nursing and the Nursing Home Administrator on May
1, 2024, at 2:00 PM, and May 2, 2024, at 10:50 AM.
Nursing documentation dated May 1, 2024, at 11:35 PM revealed that the provider was in the facility that
evening, reviewed wound care notes, and approved a physician's order for Clindamycin (antibiotic) and
ciprofloxacin (Cipro, an antibiotic) based on recommendation from the clinic. Staff faxed the orders to the
pharmacy at that time (at least 32 hours after Resident 231 returned from the wound clinic).
Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing on May 2, 2024, at 10:50 AM
revealed that the facility could not provide the progress note documentation from the consulting wound care
provider that evaluated Resident 231 on April 30, 2024.
The surveyor called the wound and hyperbaric (oxygen therapy to strengthen natural wound healing) center
provider on May 2, 2024, at 11:17 AM and left a voicemail message requesting a return call at the facility to
discuss a resident's care that occurred on April 30, 2024.
The Nursing Home Administrator provided three of five pages of a progress note from the wound care
provider dated April 30, 2024, on May 2, 2024, at 11:36 AM. Following the surveyor's request for page four
and five of the document, the facility provided the fourth and fifth pages of the document that indicated
medication changes to start the antibiotic, Cipro, 500 milligrams (mg) in the morning and at bedtime for 14
days; Clindamycin HCL 300 mg in the morning, noon and before bedtime for 14 days; and Florastor
(probiotic, meant to maintain the normal bacteria in the gut to prevent secondary infections) in the morning
and at bedtime for 14 days.
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A physician's order entered May 1, 2024, at 11:26 PM instructed staff to administer Clindamycin HCL 300
mg TID for cellulitis of amputation site for 14 days; Ciprofloxacin HCL 500 mg two times a day for cellulitis of
amputation site for 14 days; and started Acidophilus (Lactobacillus) two times a day for14 days.
Facility staff failed to refer wound center recommendations to Resident 231's physician timely, which
delayed the implementation of the antibiotic and probiotic therapy. The facility failed to ensure the receipt
and availability of wound consultant documentation following the treatment by outside resources.
During an interview with Resident 231 on April 30, 2024, at 3:50 PM she stated, I keep thinking I should go
(have a bowel movement), feels like I should soon go. Resident 231 denied that she is having a bowel
movement at least every two to three days.
Clinical record review of a physician's order dated April 20, 2024, revealed staff were instructed to
administer 30 ml of MOM (Milk of Magnesia, liquid laxative) as needed for constipation or no bowel
movement in three days.
A Bowel and Bladder Report (electronic documentation used by the facility to record resident bowel
movements) for Resident 231 revealed that she did not have a bowel movement on April 28, 29, and 30,
2024. Staff recorded a bowel movement for Resident 231 on May 1, 2024, at 11:53 AM.
Review of Resident 231's MAR dated April 2024 revealed that staff did not administer the MOM medication
when Resident 231 did not have a bowel movement in three days.
The surveyor reviewed the findings regarding Resident 231's constipation during an interview with the
Director of Nursing and the Nursing Home Administrator on May 2, 2024, at 10:50 AM.
483.25 Quality of Care
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F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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
assess a blister for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 10).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review for Resident 10 revealed a progress note dated April 10, 2024, at 10:57 AM noting
the resident had a blister that opened on his left great lateral toe and the resident had stated he rubbed it
on his footboard. It was also noted a longer bed was needed and bacitracin (antibacterial ointment) and a
Band-Aid were applied.
A follow up progress note dated April 10, 2024, at 3:27 PM noted the resident had a 0.5 cm (centimeter) x
0.5 cm blister that opened on his left great lateral toe and Vaseline and a band aid were applied.
A maintenance work order dated April 11, 2024, indicated a longer bed was provided for the resident, and a
review of physician orders revealed a treatment order for the resident's toe on April 10, 2024, and changed
on April 11, 2024, to apply Vaseline to the area and cover with a band aid. The order was discontinued on
April 19, 2024.
As of May 1, 2024, at 2:30 PM as confirmed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing,
there was no evidence a weekly assessment to include measurements and wound status or any updated
assessment of Resident 10's area to his left great toe since the nursing note dated April 10, 2024.
Review of a nursing note dated May 1, 2024, at 6:52 PM after the above notification indicated Resident 10's
area was healed.
An observation of Resident 10's left lateral great toe on May 2, 2024, at 11:30 AM revealed a scabbed
area.
In an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on May 2, 2024, at 2:15 PM it
was confirmed there was no follow up assessment of Resident 10's blister area since April 10, 2024, until
brought to the attention by the surveyor on May 1, 2024.
28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services
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Mifflin, PA 17058
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F 0688
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM
and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to
maintain a resident's range of motion for one of three residents reviewed (Residents 39).
Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed a quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set, an assessment completed at specific
intervals to determine resident care needs) dated September 6, 2023, noting staff assessed Resident 39 as
having no upper or lower extremity impairments.
Further review of Resident 39's clinical record revealed a significant change MDS assessment dated
[DATE], noting nursing staff assessed Resident 39 as having a limited range of motion (ROM, movement of
the body to maintain a resident's ability) to his lower extremity. Nursing staff again assessed Resident 39 as
having a limited range of motion to his lower extremity on his most recent quarterly MDS assessment dated
[DATE].
Review of occupational therapy documentation revealed Resident 39 was discharged from occupational
therapy on December 18, 2023. A review of Resident 39's occupational therapy discharge summary
revealed his prognosis to maintain his current level of function would be good with consistent staff
follow-through and a restorative nursing program. The occupational therapy discharge summary noted that
skilled occupational therapy services were medically necessary to promote lower and upper extremity
strength, range of motion, participation in activities of daily living, and to establish a restorative nursing
program.
Review of Resident 39's clinical record revealed staff did not initiate a restorative nursing program for
Resident 39's lower extremity. A review of task documentation for Resident 39 from December 2023 to May
2024, confirmed these findings.
The facility failed to ensure Resident 39 received appropriate treatment and services to maintain his range
of motion or prevent further decline in his range of motion.
The findings for Resident 39 were reviewed with the Director of Nursing on May 3, 2024, at 11:58 AM.
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F 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement interventions
to maintain acceptable parameters of nutritional status for one of six residents reviewed for nutritional
concerns (Resident 233).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review for Resident 233 revealed nursing documentation dated April 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM
that indicated the facility admitted him from the hospital after multiple intensive care unit assignments, a
history of necrotizing pancreatitis (severe inflammation that causes tissue death in the pancreas organ),
and with treatment that had included TPN (total parenteral nutrition, medical intervention that provides all
the nutrients and calories a person needs through a vein) since March 8, 2024. The documentation
stipulated that Resident 233 was to have TPN from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Nursing documentation dated April 23, 2024, at 7:32 PM, and April 24, 2024, at 8:13 PM revealed that the
TPN was not available from the pharmacy for administration.
Nursing documentation dated April 25, 2024, at 4:19 AM revealed that the TPN was on order and awaiting
pharmacy delivery.
Nursing documentation dated April 25, 2024, at 9:32 AM revealed that the physician was in to see Resident
233. The physician recommended a no fat, no dairy, diet and to consult the dietician. Staff sent an email to
the dietician. The physician also recommended clear ensure (dietary supplement given by mouth) to be
given; and to discontinue the house supplement. The documentation also indicated that the Vitamin A
supplement ordered for Resident 233 was not available in the facility's pharmacy. Nursing staff made the
physician aware of the missed Vitamin A dose and the physician requested that the facility obtain it from a
second pharmacy to supply it at the facility. The documentation stipulated that the TPN did not arrive from
the pharmacy. The physician indicated that if the facility did not have the TPN by noon, that staff were to
transfer Resident 233 to the hospital. The writer indicated that the Director of Nursing was aware and was
working on, getting it.
Review of Resident 233's MAR and TAR (medication administration record and treatment administration
record, electronic documentation of the administration of medications and treatments) dated April 2024,
revealed that Resident 233 did not receive the TPN/electrolytes intravenous concentrate that was to start
nightly at 6:00 PM on April 23, 24, and 25, 2024.
A review of weight assessments obtained by staff for Resident 233 revealed the following weight
assessments:
April 24, 2024, 165 pounds
April 25, 2024, 160.4 pounds
A Mini Nutritional assessment dated [DATE], at 10:15 AM indicated that Resident 233 was in the
malnourished category and had a severe decrease in food intake. The assessment indicated that the writer
did not know if Resident 233 had a weight loss in the last three months (although Resident 233 reflected a
4.6 weight loss since his admission to the facility). The assessment stipulated that due to
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F 0692
an assessed score of seven, Resident 233 was malnourished.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
An initial Nutritional Evaluation dated April 25, 2024, at 10:16 AM confirmed that the writer knew that
Resident 233's most recent weight was 160.4 pounds (4.6 pounds less than his original weight
assessment). The assessment reviewed the nutrients provided by the physician ordered TPN, and that
Resident 233 was ordered a Vitamin A supplement; however, the assessment failed to include that
Resident 233 had not received one administration of the TPN or Vitamin A supplement since his admission
to the facility.
Residents Affected - Few
The nutritional assessments failed to identify that Resident 233 reflected a 4.6-pound weight loss between
the April 24, 2024, and April 25, 2024, assessments. The nutritional assessments failed to identify that
Resident 233 had not received any TPN nutrition or Vitamin A supplements due to unavailability from the
facility pharmacy.
Nursing documentation dated April 25, 2024, at 11:30 AM revealed that the facility's physician was waiting
for a prescription from the pharmacy for a signature, and the documentation indicated that the TPN would
be in the evening delivery to the facility.
The first indication that Resident 233 received any parenteral nutrition was nursing documentation dated
April 26, 2024, at 12:31 PM that TPN would be infusing until 11:00 AM (indicative that the TPN would have
been started on April 25, 2024, at 11:00 PM; more than two days after Resident 233's admission to the
facility).
Review of Resident 233's MAR and TAR dated May 2024, revealed that Resident 233 had not received one
dose of his physician ordered Vitamin A supplement since residing in the facility.
The surveyor reviewed the above concerns regarding Resident 233 during an interview with the Director of
Nursing and the Nursing Home Administrator on May 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM, and May 2, 2024, at 10:50 AM.
The interview confirmed that the facility had not obtained a supply of Vitamin A for Resident 233.
28 Pa. Code 211.2(d)(3) Medical director
28 Pa. Code 211.9(f)(4)(k) Pharmacy services
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services
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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 and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to
identify triggers related to a resident's diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, to provide culturally,
competent, trauma-informed care, and to eliminate or mitigate re-traumatization for one of five residents
reviewed for mood/behavior (Resident 3).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review for Resident 3 revealed a diagnosis of Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD, a mental and behavioral disorder that develops related to a terrifying event) since October 27,
2023.
Review of a social service progress note dated April 7, 2023, 12:22 PM revealed Employee 13 (social
worker) reviewed recent behaviors of increased agitation and yelling out, including some verbal abuse
towards others. Documentation revealed Resident 3 continues to be significantly confused at baseline and
continues medication management for mood and behavior concerns. Employee 13's documentation noted
Resident 3 has expressed at times that he has just returned from the war and that he has a gunshot
wound. Employee 13 noted that it is understood that Resident 3 is a veteran. She noted that it is possible
that Resident 3 is recalling some memories from his military years and is unable to orient himself to the
current reality due to dementia and confusion. Employee 13 noted to refrain from crowding or
overstimulation of Resident 3 during efforts to de-escalate. She also noted to speak in a calm manner, level
voice, and do not engage in an argumentative narrative with Resident 3. Employee 13 noted Resident 3's
care plan was reviewed.
Review of Resident 3's care plan revealed the facility did not label his diagnosis of PTSD. There were no
identified triggers (everyday situations that cause a person to re-experience the traumatic event as if it was
reoccurring).
Interview with Employee 13 on May 2, 2024, at 11:10 AM confirmed these findings. She confirmed that the
facility added Resident 3's PTSD diagnosis in October 2023, and did not identify triggers until April 2024.
The identified triggers were never added to Resident 3's plan of care to help staff understand, recognize,
and respond to the effects of Resident 3's previous trauma.
These findings were reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on May 2,
2024, at 2:38 PM.
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F 0725
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in
charge on each shift.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review, review of facility documents, and resident, family member, and staff interview, it was
determined that the facility failed to have sufficient nursing staff to meet resident's needs for four of 24
residents reviewed (Resident 28, 33, 52, and 64).
Findings include:
A review of a facility complaint/grievance form dated March 6, 2024, noted a resident concern regarding call
bell response times. The investigation to the concern was noted as completed on March 25, 2024, by a
registered nurse, and indicated, Call bell response times have increased due to staffing shortages,
response times are monitored and while it is found to have increased response time, it is not because staff
are choosing to not respond it is simply because that are extremely busy. The concern form had not yet
been noted as resolved as of May 3, 2024. Facility nurse staffing was reviewed for the week of March 22 March 28, 2024, which included the March 25, 2024, date the grievance investigation was completed and
reflected the facility had an average staffing of 2.66 hours per patient day, below the state minimum of 2.87.
The facility only met the minimum one day during the week and fell below on the dates indicated below:
March 22, 2024, 2.48
March 23, 2024, 2.64
March 24, 2024, 2.74
March 25, 2024, 2.53
March 26, 2024, 2.78
March 28, 2024, 2.38
In an interview with Resident 13, on April 30, 2024, at 11:40 AM the resident indicated she will often wait
when she rings her call bell for care to be completed but was patient and understood because the facility
was short staffed, and the staff are really busy. Resident 13 did not wish to provide specifics on call bell wait
times.
In an interview with Resident 33 on May 1, 2024, at 9:52 AM the resident stated she is to get showered on
Tuesdays and Fridays, during the day, and doesn't refuse them, but stated she had a fracture and, that's
maybe why she wasn't getting them.
Clinical record review for Resident 33 did reveal the resident had sustained a fracture in her leg in March
2024, and was scheduled to receive showers on Tuesdays and Fridays on the 2-10:00 PM shift and as
needed.
A review of Resident 33's bathing records for April 2024, revealed the resident was totally dependent on
staff for bathing, and did receive a shower on April 2 and April 9, 2024, on her scheduled shower days after
her fracture, but had only received a bed bath on April 5, 23, and 26; a partial bed
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
bath on April 19 and 30; and April 16 was noted as response not required. There was no evidence Resident
33 could not receive a shower due to her fracture nor any documented showers on an as needed basis
outside of her scheduled shower days.
In a follow up interview with Resident 33 on May 3, 2024, at 10:45 AM regarding only receiving a partial
bed bath on April 30, 2024, the resident stated she could not get a shower because there was only one.
When the resident was asked one what? the resident stated, one girl, referencing the staff.
Interview with Resident 28 on April 30, 2024, at 11:34 AM revealed that the facility is short-staffed. He
stated it could take a long time for staff to respond to his call bell due to not having enough staff. Resident
28 stated that he has waited for 30 to 45 minutes for the staff to take him to the bathroom.
A review of facility staffing for the resident's scheduled shower day of April 30, 2024, revealed the facility did
not meet state minimum requirement for nurse staffing for the day as follows:
Dayshift:
5.0 nurse aides, required 6.58.
2.0 licensed practical nurses, required 3.16.
Evening shift:
1.5 nurse aides, required 6.58.
The facility's nursing hours per patient day for April 30, 2024, was 2.13 below the state minimum of 2.87.
Interview with Resident 52 on April 30, 2024, at 12:06 PM revealed that she is not getting her showers.
Resident 52 indicated it might be because the facility never has enough staff.
Interview with Resident 64's responsible part on April 30, 2024, at 12:45 PM revealed that his mother has
to wait a long time for call bells because they don't have enough staff.
Interview with the Director of Nursing on May 2, 2024, at 10:50 AM revealed that the facility accepted a new
admission on [DATE], despite not being able to meet the minimum number of staff required for the current
census.
The above concerns regarding grievance response and resident care completion with staffing was reviewed
with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on May 3, 2024, at 11:38 AM.
Refer to 677
28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1)(6) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(4)(5) (f)(f.1)(2)(3)(4) (i)(1) Nursing services
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Mifflin, PA 17058
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F 0726
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, observation, and review of personnel records, it
was determined that the facility failed to ensure specific competencies necessary to care for resident needs
for one of two residents reviewed for intravenous access concerns (400 hall nursing unit, Resident 74,
Employee 7).
Findings include:
The facility policy entitled, Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Flushing, last reviewed without changes on
March 29, 2024, revealed that infusion therapy in the post-acute care facility is performed by licensed
nurses according to state law and facility policy. The nurse is responsible and accountable for obtaining and
maintaining competence with infusion therapy within his or her scope of practice. Competency validation is
documented in accordance with organizational policy.
According to, Pennsylvania Code, Title 49, Chapter 21, Functions of the LPN, an LPN (licensed practical
nurse) may perform only the IV (intravenous) therapy functions for which the LPN possesses the
knowledge, skill, and ability to perform in a safe manner.
Observation of the 400-hall nursing unit on May 1, 2024, at 1:37 PM revealed Employee 7 (licensed
practical nurse) preparing an intravenous solution of Cefazolin Sodium (liquid antibiotic), 2000 milligrams,
for administration via Resident 74's PICC line (PICC, long, thin, tube that is inserted through a vein in the
arm and passed through to a larger vein near the heart. The line requires careful care and monitoring for
complications including bleeding, infection, and blood clots.).
Continued observation of Employee 7 on May 1, 2024, at 1:43 PM revealed she administered 10 milliliters
of normal sterile saline flush solution via Resident 74's PICC site before connecting the intravenous
Cefazolin Sodium medication, which infused via an electrical pump. Employee 7 entered settings on the
electrical pump to prompt administration of the medication over a one-hour period.
The surveyor requested any intravenous or PICC line competencies or specialized trainings completed with
Employee 7 during an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on May 1,
2024, at 2:00 PM, and May 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
Interview with the Director of Nursing and the Nursing Home Administrator on May 3, 2024, at 10:50 AM
revealed that the facility had no evidence of any competencies or specialized trainings completed with
Employee 7 pertaining to intravenous medication administration via a PICC line.
28 Pa. Code 201.19(7) Personnel policies and procedures
28 Pa. Code 201.20(a)(6)(d) Staff development
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1) Nursing services
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F 0744
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
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 develop and
implement individualized person-centered care plans to address dementia and cognitive loss displayed by
one of two residents reviewed (Resident 3).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review for Resident 3 revealed the facility admitted him on September 17, 2021. A diagnosis
of dementia (loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that interfere with daily
life) was added on November 29, 2022. A review of Resident 3's most recent annual Minimum Data Set
Assessment (MDS, a form completed at specific intervals to determine care needs) dated August 15, 2023,
indicated that the facility assessed Resident 3 as having a diagnosis of dementia. The facility determined
that a care plan for dementia and cognitive loss would be developed.
A review of Resident 3's care plan revealed that there was no indication that the facility had developed and
implemented a person-centered care plan to address the resident's dementia and cognitive loss.
Interview with Employee 13 (social worker) on May 3, 2024, at 10:02 AM confirmed the facility had no
further documentation that the facility developed and implemented an individualized person-centered care
plan to address Resident 3's dementia and cognitive loss.
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F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a
resident's medication regime was free from potentially unnecessary medications for one of five residents
reviewed for medication regime review (Resident 3).
Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed that the facility admitted Resident 3 on September 17, 2021. Resident 3's
clinical record revealed a physician's order for Seroquel (an antipsychotic medication) 25 milligrams (mg)
every 24 hours as needed (PRN) for agitation on September 20, 2023.
Review of the consultant pharmacist's recommendation dated September 22, 2023, revealed Resident 3
has a PRN order for Seroquel without a stop date. The consultant pharmacist requested the facility
discontinue Resident 3's PRN Seroquel or add a stop date that does not exceed 14 days from initiation. If
the PRN antipsychotic cannot be discontinued at this time, the prescriber should directly examine the
resident to determine if the antipsychotic is still needed and document the specific condition being treated
before issuing a new PRN order. The prescribing physician's response on September 28, 2023, was
Seroquel indefinite per psych.
Review of the consultant pharmacist recommendation dated January 29, 2024, revealed Resident 3 has a
PRN order for Seroquel 25 mg every four hours as needed for agitation, with no stop date since November
10, 2023. Nursing staff only administered it one time in December 2023 and not at all in January 2024. The
consultant pharmacist requested the facility discontinue Resident 3's PRN Seroquel or add a stop date that
does not exceed 14 days from initiation. If the PRN antipsychotic cannot be discontinued at this time, the
prescriber should directly examine the resident to determine if the antipsychotic is still needed and
document the specific condition being treated before issuing a new PRN order. The prescribing physician's
response on February 2, 2024, was Resident is finally stable, no change indicated.
Review of the consultant pharmacist recommendation dated March 28, 2024, revealed Resident 3 has a
PRN order for Seroquel without a stop date. The consultant pharmacist requested the facility discontinue
Resident 3's PRN Seroquel or add a stop date that does not exceed 14 days from initiation. If the PRN
antipsychotic cannot be discontinued at this time, the prescriber should directly examine the resident to
determine if the antipsychotic is still needed and document the specific condition being treated before
issuing a new PRN order. The prescribing physician's response on April 4, 2023, was stable on current
regimen.
An interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on May 3, 2024, at 11:02 AM
confirmed these findings. The facility was unable to provide any documentation by the attending physician,
or prescribing practitioner that showed Resident 3's PRN Seroquel was appropriate to be extended beyond
14 days. There was no documented rationale in Resident 3's clinical record or any indication of the duration
of Resident 3's PRN Seroquel.
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F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, observation, and staff interview, it was
determined that the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate below five percent (100/200/300 hall
nursing unit, Residents 62 and 15).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
The facility's medication error rate was 6.67 percent based on 30 medication opportunities with two
medication errors.
The facility policy entitled, Medication - Oral Administration Of, last reviewed without changes on March 29,
2024, revealed that staff should compare the medication unit/dose label against the MAR prior to returning
the medication container or card to the medication cart or disposing of the empty container; and prior to
supporting the resident to accept and ingest the medication. The policy did not include the expectation of
nursing staff when there are specific instructions printed on the pharmacy label such as, give with food, or
give with a meal.
Review of the facility's mealtimes revealed that the 100 Hall receives the breakfast meal at 7:15 AM.
Observation of a medication administration pass on the 100 Hall nursing unit on April 30, 2024, at 10:29
AM revealed Employee 8 (licensed practical nurse) prepared Metformin HCL (medication used to lower
blood sugar) 1000 mg (milligrams) for administration to Resident 62. The pharmacy label on the medication
instructed staff to administer the medication with a meal. Employee 8 did not provide any food to Resident
62 when she administered the medication to Resident 62 on April 30, 2024, at 10:35 AM.
Interview with Employee 8 on April 30, 2024, at 10:35 AM revealed that Resident 62 likely finished her
breakfast at approximately 7:45 AM. Employee 8 stated that Resident 62 may have received a snack during
the morning activity that she was involved in at the time of the medication administration.
Interview with Employee 4 (activities aide) on April 30, 2024, at 10:53 AM revealed that there was no food
provided at the morning activity. The residents were given a beverage of either coffee or hot chocolate.
Continued observation of a medication administration pass on the 100 Hall nursing unit on April 30, 2024,
at 10:39 AM revealed Employee 8 prepared Celecoxib (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that reduces
hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body) 100 mg for administration to Resident 15. The
pharmacy label on the medication instructed staff to administer the medication with food. Employee 8 did
not provide any food to Resident 15 when she administered the medication.
Interview with Employee 8 on April 30, 2024, at 10:50 AM confirmed that she did not provide any food to
either Residents 62 or 15 despite medications administered included instructions from the pharmacy to do
so.
The surveyor reviewed the above concerns regarding medication administration during an interview with
the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing on May 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The interview
indicated that the facility was unable to provide a policy or procedure provided to staff who
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F 0759
administer medications relating to the expectation to administer medications with food when the label on
the medication or manufacturer's instructions stipulates to do so.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
28 Pa. Code 211.9(a)(1) Pharmacy services
Residents Affected - Few
28 Pa. Code 211.10(a)(c) Resident care policies
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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, review of select policies and procedures, and staff interview, it was determined that
the facility failed to secure medications and biologicals on one of two nursing units (One, Two, Three Hall
nursing unit).
Findings include:
Review of the policy entitled Storage and Expiration of Medications, Biologicals, Syringes, and Needles,
last reviewed on March 29, 2024, indicates that the facility should ensure that all medications and
biologicals, including treatment items, are securely stored in a locked cabinet/cart or in a medication room
that is inaccessible by residents and visitors. The policy indicates that the facility should ensure that
medications and biologicals are stored at appropriate recommended temperatures.
Observation of the One, Two, Three hall nursing unit on April 30, 2024, at 9:45 AM revealed medications
laying on the counter to include Zofran (anti-nausea medication), Celexa (treats major depression), Buspar
(treats anxiety), Incruse Ellipta inhaler (used to treat chronic lung conditions), and a bottle of liquid Keppra
(used to treat seizures). The medications were available to non-licensed staff, visitors, and residents.
Interview with the Director of Nursing on April 30, 2024, at 9:50 AM confirmed the above observations.
Observation of the One, Two, Three hall nursing unit on May 2, 2024, at 12:45 PM revealed an unlocked
room containing an unlocked treatment cart. Medications available to non-licensed staff, residents, and
visitors included Lidocaine cream (used for pain), Diclofenac Sodium (used for pain), Hydrocortisone cream
(topical steroid), Nystatin powder (used to treat fungal infections), Triamcinolone (treats skin conditions),
Ketoconazole shampoo (an anti-fungal), and a combination cream containing Silvadene, Zinc, and Nystatin
(used to treat skin conditions). Two of the creams had labels that indicated the facility should be storing
them in the refrigerator.
Interview with Employee 8, Licensed Practical Nurse, on May 2, 2024, at 12:50 PM confirmed the above
findings and indicated that the treatment cart should have been locked, and that medications requiring
refrigeration should have been in the refrigerator.
28 Pa. Code 211.9 (k) Pharmacy services
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (c)(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, observation, clinical record review, and resident
and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement appropriate enhanced barrier
transmission-based precautions on two of two nursing units (400, and 100/200/300 nursing unit; Residents
65, 74, 231, and 232).
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
Review of the memo entitled Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP, gown and glove use) in Nursing Homes
to Prevent the Spread of Multi-drug Resistant Organisms released by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare
Services (CMS) on March 20, 2024, with an implementation date of April 1, 2024, revealed that nursing
care facilities are to use EBP for residents with chronic wounds or indwelling medical devices (i.e.,
indwelling urinary catheters) during high-contact resident care activities regardless of their
multidrug-resistant organism status. High-contact activity would include things like dressing, transferring,
changing linens, providing hygiene, changing briefs, wound care, or device care.
Review of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) informational poster entitled, Enhanced Barrier
Precautions (EBP) Steps, revealed that the last step is to dispose of the gown and gloves in the room.
An observation of Resident 65 on April 30, 2024, at 12:20 PM revealed the resident was in his room sitting
in a wheelchair with a catheter in place. There was no evidence of any enhanced barrier precautions sign
prior to or upon entering the resident room or additional personal protective equipment (PPE) such as
gowns, in or around the room to care for the resident.
Clinical record review for Resident 65 revealed a physician's order for the resident to have a foley catheter
since the resident's admission to the facility on December 6, 2023.
In a follow up observation and interview with Resident 65 on April 30, 2024, at 1:18 PM Resident 65 stated
he has had a catheter since January, and the staff do not wear gowns when caring for him, just normal
clothes.
Further observation on May 1, 2024, at 9:22 AM and May 2, 2024, at 11:40 AM of Resident 65 revealed the
resident still did not have any evidence of EBP in place (signage or additional PPE available in or near the
room). In a concurrent interview on May 2, 2024, of a nurse aide (Employee 14) working in Resident 65's
hallway, the nurse aide stated other than gloves, no additional PPE was needed to care for Resident 65.
When asked if anything extra was needed besides the gloves due to the resident having a catheter, the
nurse aide stated, she was not sure as some residents with catheters have signs and PPE bins in their
room, but others do not. The nurse aide then stated when there is a sign for additional precautions, she
follows the precautions listed, and since Resident 65 did not have a sign, she would not need to utilize
additional PPE other than the gloves. The nurse aide confirmed Resident 65 has had a catheter and no
EBP were implemented for the resident.
The above findings were reviewed with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on May 2,
2024, at 2:30 PM.
The facility policy entitled, Enhanced Barrier Precautions, last reviewed without changes on March 29,
2024, revealed that signs are posted in the door or wall outside the resident room indicating the type of
precautions and PPE required. PPE is available outside of the resident rooms.
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Observation of Resident 231 on April 30, 2024, at 3:48 PM revealed she was in bed with her foot wrapped
in white gauze. Observation of the gauze revealed two small circular areas of orange discoloration.
Resident 231 stated that she was not sure if the areas were indicative of wound drainage or the color of the
betadine (liquid antiseptic and disinfectant used for the treatment and prevention of infections in wounds
and cuts) treatment used on her wounds. Observation of Resident 231's room revealed no evidence that
the facility implemented EBP for her.
Observation Resident 231's room on May 2, 2024, at 11:50 AM revealed no evidence of EBP measures.
Interview with Resident 232 on April 30, 2024, at 2:23 PM revealed that she recently had brain surgery and
had wounds on her head. Resident 232 removed a crocheted cap, which resulted in a gauze wrap falling
from her head and exposing gauze stuck to an area of the right side of her head. Observation of Resident
232's room revealed no evidence that the facility implemented EBP for her.
Observation of Resident 232's room on May 2, 2024, at 11:50 AM revealed no evidence of EBP measures.
Interview with Employee 7 (licensed practical nurse, LPN) on May 2, 2024, at 11:55 AM confirmed that
Residents 231 and 232 have wounds; however, neither resident have EBP measures in place.
Observation of Resident 74's room on April 30, 2024, at 1:35 PM revealed an enhanced barrier precautions
sign on the door and a plastic bin of PPE outside the door.
Clinical record review for Resident 74 revealed a physician's order dated April 9, 2024, for staff to
implement enhanced barrier precautions.
Observation of Resident 74's room on May 1, 2024, at 1:40 PM revealed a sign indicating that EBP were
required to enter and/or provide care to Resident 74.
Observation of an administration of an intravenous medication for Resident 74 on May 1, 2024, at 1:40 PM
revealed Employee 7 used hand sanitizer and donned an isolation gown and gloves to begin the medication
administration via Resident 74's PICC line (PICC, long, thin, tube that is inserted through a vein in the arm
and passed through to a larger vein near the heart. The line requires careful care and monitoring for
complications including bleeding, infection, and blood clots.).
Continued observation of Resident 74's treatment on May 1, 2024, at 1:46 PM revealed Employee 7 left
Resident 74's room to the hallway outside his door to remove her isolation gown and gloves. Employee 7
held the isolation gown as a ball in her hands, walked to the other hallway on the nursing unit to the soiled
utility room, used her hands to open the secured soiled utility room door, and discarded the isolation gown.
Employee 7 confirmed that there were no receptacles in Resident 74's room or in the hallway to put the
reusable isolation gown when removed. Employee 7 performed hand hygiene after disposing of the gown.
The surveyor reviewed the above findings regarding Residents 231, 232, and 74 during an interview with
the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing on May 2, 2024, at 1:45 PM.
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