F 0625
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the
resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Based on review of facility policy and clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility
failed to provide the resident and/or resident representative with a written notice of the facility bed-hold
policy (explanation of how long a bed can be held during a leave of absence and the cost per day) upon
transfer for one of nine residents reviewed for bed-holds (Resident R65).
Findings include:
Review of facility policy entitled Bed Hold and Return Policy dated 1/26/24, indicated It is the policy . upon
Admissions, Transfers and Therapeutic Leaves, residents and/or resident representatives will be informed in
writing of the Bed Hold and Return Policy.
Review of Resident R65's clinical record revealed an initial admission date of 8/10/23, with diagnoses that
included dependence of renal dialysis (a treatment that helps remove extra fluid and waste products from
the blood when the kidneys are not able to), diabetes (a health condition that caused by the body's inability
to produce enough insulin), and obstructive and reflux uropathy (a condition that will not let the urine drain
naturally).
Review of Resident R65's clinical record revealed progress notes dated 10/3/23, at 4:13 a.m. and 2/2/24, at
10:40 p.m. indicating transfers to the hospital. The clinical record lacked evidence that Resident R65 and/or
their representative were provided with a copy of the facility bed-hold policy upon transfers.
During an interview on 7/30/24, at 2:41 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that he/she had no evidence
that Resident R65 and/or his/her representative was provided with a copy of the facility bed-hold policy that
included the cost per day. He/she also confirmed that a copy of the facility bed-hold policy should have
been provided to the resident and/or his/her representative upon transfer.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 201.29(c.3)(2) 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.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER
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Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
8300 West Ridge Road
Girard, PA 16417
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F 0655
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Residents Affected - Some
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being
admitted
Based on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a
written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary to the resident and/or representative for
seven of nine residents reviewed for baseline care plans (Residents R39, R59, R68, R183. R188, R22 and
R65).
Findings include:
Resident R39's clinical record revealed an admission date of 7/3/24, with diagnoses that included chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD - lung disease that results in difficulty breathing, cough, and mucus
production) diabetes, and Hodgkin lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes).
R39's clinical record lacked evidence that a written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary
was provided to Resident R39 and/or his/her representative.
Resident R59's clinical record revealed an admission date of 10/4/23, with diagnoses that included
dementia a condition that affects your ability to reason, think or remember things), COPD, and atrial
fibrillation (irregular and often times a very fast heartbeat).
R59's clinical record lacked evidence that a written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary
was provided to Resident R59 and/or his/her representative.
Resident R68's clinical record revealed an admission date of 1/23/24, with diagnoses that included
dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), diabetes, and end stage renal disease (condition when your kidneys are
no longer functioning properly).
R68's clinical record lacked evidence that a written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary
was provided to Resident R68 and/or his/her representative.
Resident R183's clinical record revealed an admission date of 11/01/23, with diagnoses that included heart
failure, chronic kidney disease, and anxiety.
R183's clinical record lacked evidence that a written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary
was provided to Resident R183 and/or his/her representative.
Resident R188's clinical record revealed an admission date of 1/11/24, with diagnoses that included
hearing loss, chronic kidney disease, and age-related physical debility.
R188's clinical record lacked evidence that a written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary
was provided to Resident R188 and/or his/her representative.
Resident R22's clinical record revealed an admission date of 9/11/23, with diagnoses that included
dementia (a disease that affects short term memory and the ability to think logically), hypertension (high
blood pressure), and diabetes.
R22's clinical record lacked evidence that a written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary
was provided to Resident R22 and/or his/her representative.
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Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
8300 West Ridge Road
Girard, PA 16417
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F 0655
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Resident R65's clinical record revealed an initial admission date of 8/10/23, with diagnoses that included
diabetes, and obstructive and reflux uropathy (a condition that will not let the urine drain naturally).
R65's clinical record lacked evidence that a written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary
was provided to Resident R65 and/or his/her representative.
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 7/30/24, at 2:04 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that the clinical records of
the residents listed above lacked evidence that a written summary of the baseline care plan and order
summary was provided to the resident and/or his/her representative.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1) Nursing services
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8300 West Ridge Road
Girard, PA 16417
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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.
Based on review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined
that the facility failed to ensure that resident with limited range of motion received physician ordered
treatment and services to prevent further decrease in range of motion for two of 35 residents reviewed
(Residents R79 and R43).
Findings include:
Review of facility policy dated 1/26/24, entitled Restorative Nursing: Splints and Orthotics: Care of Resident
With indicated that The Resident will receive care to assess for, prevent, and treat contracture and that
Specific program is written onto the CNA (certified nurse aide) flow sheet and A copy of the splint / orthotic
wearing schedule is placed in the resident's closet.
Resident R79's admission record revealed an admission date of 12/07/2016, with diagnoses that included
dementia (a condition that affects your ability to reason, think, or remember things), diabetes, and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease.
Resident R79's clinical record revealed a physician's order dated, 8/9/21, that identified Palm splint to left
hand. Non-standard wear schedule. The clinical record lacked a wear schedule for the palm splint and the
resident's closet lacked evidence of a wear schedule being posted per facility policy.
Observation on 7/28/24, at 1:25 p.m. revealed Resident R79 in bed with left hand splint laying on the night
stand. Observation on 7/29/24, at 9:54 a.m. revealed Resident R79 in wheelchair with left hand splint laying
on the night stand.
Observation on 7/31/24, at 8:51 a.m. revealed Resident R79 in bed with left hand splint laying on the night
stand.
During an interview on 7/31/24, at 8:55 a.m. with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E11, surveyor
inquired when Resident R79 was to be wearing his/her left palm splint. LPN Employee E11 reviewed
physician orders and stated he/she did not see a wearing schedule for the splint, but believed it was to be
put on at night as he/she knows it is not put on during the day shift. During an interview on 7/31/24, at 9:08
a.m. Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E16 was questioned on what shifts he/she worked, who responded that
he/she works all three shifts. Surveyor asked NA Employee E16 how he/she knew when Resident R79 was
to wear his/her splint. NA Employee E16 stated they just put the splint on when they can and when
Resident R79 will let them.
During an interview on 7/31/24, at 11:18 a.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) provided a copy of Resident
R79's splint schedule that was implemented on 8/9/21. The splint schedule indicated the left palm splint
was to be placed on after breakfast and removed for lunch, placed on after lunch and removed for supper,
placed on after supper and removed at bedtime, placed on at midnight and removed at 2:00 a.m. DON
confirmed the schedule was not posted in Resident R79's closet as policy indicated, that the splint should
have been on Resident R79 at the times the surveyor observed the splint to be laying on the night stand
and if the resident was refusing to allow staff to apply the splint, the refusal should have been documented
in the clinical record.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/31/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
8300 West Ridge Road
Girard, PA 16417
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F 0688
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Resident R43's clinical record revealed an admission date of 5/3/17, with diagnoses that included chronic
respiratory failure (a condition were your lungs don't exchange air properly), intracranial injury (an injury to
the brain caused by external force), and peripheral vascular disease (a condition where your arteries
become narrow causing reduce or blocked blood flow).
Review of Resident R43's clinical record revealed a physician's order dated 5/17/21, that identified an order
for a left resting hand splint to be worn per standard wear schedule. Further review of clinical record
revealed a care plan for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) for a left hand contracture. The ADL care plan also
revealed interventions of splinting left hand program with standard wearing schedule.
Review of therapy splint schedule and Restorative Nursing: Splints and Orthotics policy revealed resting
hand splint should be on at 4:00 a.m. and taken off at 8:00 a.m., then on at 1:00 p.m. and taken off at 5:00
p.m., then on at 9:00 p.m. and taken off at 2:00 a.m.
Observation on 7/28/24, at 1:00 p.m. revealed Resident R43 was sitting in his/her wheelchair in his/her
room with no hand splint on his/her left hand. Observation on 7/28/24, at 3:47 p.m. revealed Resident R43
sitting in his/her wheelchair in the hall with no hand splint on his/her left hand. Observation on 7/29/24, at
2:17 p.m. revealed Resident R43 sitting in his/her wheelchair in his/her room with no hand splint on his/her
left hand. Observation on 7/30/24, at 2:10 p.m. revealed Resident R43 sitting in his/her wheelchair in the
hall with no hand splint on his/her left hand.
Observation and interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E18 on 7/31/24, revealed that
Resident R43's splint schedule was posted in Resident R43's closet. LPN Employee E18 opened Resident
R43's closet door and revealed a paper taped to the inside of the door and indicated the standard wearing
schedule for resting hand splint to left hand. Further interview with LPN Employee E18, revealed that
he/she stated that Resident R43 did not wear the splint to his/her left hand during any part of LPN
Employee E18's shifts on 7/28/24, and 7/29/24.
During an interview with LPN Employee E18 on 7/31/24, at 8:57 a.m. he/she confirmed that Resident R43
did not wear his/her splint on his/her left hand as ordered and that the splint should have been on at the
times of the observations. LPN Employee E18 also confirmed that the left resting hand splint should be
placed to Resident R43's left hand as ordered.
28 Pa. Code 201.18 (b)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.10 (d) Resident care policies
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
8300 West Ridge Road
Girard, PA 16417
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F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and facility documentation and staff interviews, it was
determined that the facility failed to provide a safe transfer in a manner that protected a resident from injury
during a transfer, and resulted in actual harm when the resident received an acute fracture of the femur (the
thigh bone) for one of 35 residents reviewed (Resident R304). This deficiency is cited as past
non-compliance.
Findings include:
The facility policy entitled, Lifting Machine, Using a Mechanical, dated January 26, 2024, indicated that at
least two nursing assistants are needed to safely move a resident with a Full/Maxi mechanical lift and to
follow transfer orders from Physical Therapy (PT) for sit to stand/Sara lift transfer orders.
Review of Resident R304's clinical record revealed an admission date of 6/17/15, with diagnoses that
included Alzheimer's disease (progressive mental deterioration that destroys memory and other important
mental functions), dementia (condition of impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that
interferes with everyday activities), history of falling and protein calorie malnutrition.
Review of Resident R304's quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment (MDS-periodic assessment of
resident care needs), dated 10/31/23, revealed that Resident R304's transfer status was total dependance,
two-person physical assist, it also revealed that Resident R304 was severely cognitively impaired.
Review of a physician's order dated 3/26/21, revealed that Resident R304 was ordered an assist x (times) 2
and with Maxi lift [full body mechanical lift] as needed with assist x 2 with transfers.
A review of Resident R304's clinical record revealed a nurse's note dated 1/26/24, at 9:57 p.m. which
indicated that Resident R304 had swelling to the right knee and bruising to the upper thigh and knee. A
nurse's note dated 1/26/24, at 11:59 p.m. revealed that Resident R304 had large bruises noted to area
behind the right knee and distal femur. Nursing Assistant (NA) Employee E13 stated that he/she used the
Sara lift (sit to stand lift) to put resident to bed. The nurse's note also indicated that Resident R304's
physician's order was a two-person assist or maxi lift. Orders received for x-rays in a.m. of the right hip,
femur and knee. A nurse's note dated 1/27/24, at 11:36 a.m. revealed the physician was notified regarding
the x-ray results of a displaced fracture of the right distal femur and indicated that Resident R304 was sent
to the hospital for evaluation.
Review of the facility's investigation revealed that NA Employee E12 confirmed verbally to Registered Nurse
(RN) Employee E13 on a written statement dated 1/27/24, that he/she transferred Resident R304 with a
Sara lift (sit to stand lift) to bed with assistance of one.
A review of documentation submitted by the facility dated 1/27/24, revealed that the facility initiated an
investigation, regarding Resident R304's injury of unknown origin on 1/26/24. The investigation revealed
that the resident was transferred that day with an assist of one on 1/26/24. Following the transfer, the
resident's leg had increased swelling and bruising. NA Employee E12 did not follow the resident's
physician's orders for safe transfers resulting in harm and employment was terminated.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
8300 West Ridge Road
Girard, PA 16417
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
An interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 7/29/24, at 10:40 a.m. confirmed that NA Employee E12
transferred Resident R304 with a Sara lift alone even though resident was ordered a Maxi lift as needed
with an assist of two.
The facility failed to ensure that Resident R304 was free from injury during a transfer resulting in actual
harm of an acute fracture of the right femur.
This deficiency is cited as past non-compliance.
On 1/28/2024, the facility-initiated education for all nursing staff including Registered Nurses (RNs),
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and NAs to ensure that proper transfer status must be followed.
This plan included the following:
Immediate suspension of NA Employee E12 followed by termination of employment.
Immediate education regarding following the resident's transfer orders and proper transfer technique was
provided to all facility nursing staff that included RNs, LPNs, and NAs, which occurred from 1/27/2024, to
2/5/2024.
Interviews with RN Employee E13 and LPN Employees E2, E3, E4, E6, E8 and E9 and NA Employees E1,
E5, E7, E10, E14 and E15 confirmed the facility initiated education starting 1/27/2024, which included
education on resident transfer status, following the resident's care plan, and with knowledge of where to
find the resident's care plans, and all lifts require two staff.
Audits were conducted by the DON regarding transfers to include the correct number of staff, and
performed correctly, these audits of 25% of residents on each unit requiring a lift on every shift have been
ongoing in the facility since February 2024. Per interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and
the DON, audits will continue to be completed by the RN Supervisors on each shift as well as the DON
quarterly. 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 and DON on 7/30/24, at 11:40 a.m. and review of the facility's immediate
actions, education, 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 free from harm regarding
proper transfers and had achieved substantial compliance as of 3/29/24.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
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
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395361
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/31/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
8300 West Ridge Road
Girard, PA 16417
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F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Based on review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and staff interview, it was determined
that the facility failed to provide appropriate urinary catheter (tubing inserted into the bladder to drain urine
into a bag) care for one of three residents reviewed for catheters (Resident R128).
Findings include:
A facility policy entitled Foley, Care Of dated 1/26/24, indicated Be sure the catheter tubing and drainage
bag are kept off the floor and catheter bags should be covered with a catheter bag at all times.
Review of Resident R128's clinical record revealed an admission date of 10/27/20, with diagnoses that
included hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic kidney disease, and retention of urine (a condition
where the bladder doesn't empty completely when urinating).
Review of Resident R128's clinical record revealed a physician's order dated 3/3/23, for an indwelling
catheter related to urinary retention.
Observations on 7/28/24, at 12:00 p.m. revealed that the bottom of Resident R128's urinary drainage bag
was on the floor with the catheter cover only partially covering the urinary drainage bag. At 3:00 p.m.
observations revealed that Resident R128's urinary drainage bag was laying flat on the floor, the tubing was
lying on the floor, and the catheter cover was completely off the urinary drainage bag and wrapped up
around the tubing.
During an interview on 7/28/24, at approximately 3:05 p.m. Licensed Practical Nurse Employee E9
confirmed that Resident R128's catheter tubing and bag should not be on the floor, and the catheter cover
should be completely covering the urinary drainage bag and not wrapped up around the tubing.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
8300 West Ridge Road
Girard, PA 16417
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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 review of facility policy and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility
failed to provide a clinical rationale for the continued use of a PRN (as needed) psychotropic (affecting the
mind) medication beyond 14 days and failed to provide evidence that non-pharmacological interventions
(interventions attempted to calm a resident other than medication) were attempted prior to the
administration of a PRN psychotropic medication for two of seven residents reviewed for unnecessary
medications (Residents R87 and R17).
Findings include:
A facility policy entitled Psychotropic Drugs dated 1/26/24, revealed that 1) All psychotropic's are required
to have behavioral interventions and GDR's (gradual dose reductions). 2) PRN orders are limited to 14
days. Antianxiety/Hypnotic - If extended past 14 days, must include prescriber documentation of the
rationale in the medical record and have a duration.
Resident R87's clinical record revealed an admission date of 6/15/22, with diagnoses that included anxiety,
hypertension (high blood pressure), and respiratory failure (difficulty breathing). A physician's order dated
11/22/23, identified to administer Alprazolam (anti-anxiety) 0.5 milligrams (mg) by mouth every 1 hour as
needed for anxiety, and lacked the required stop date within 14 days or a clinical rationale for continued use
beyond 14 days.
Review of the July 2024 Medication Administration Record (MAR) for Resident R87 revealed that the PRN
Alprazolam was used on 7/1/24, 7/2/24, 7/3/24, 7/4/24, 7/5/24, 7/6/24, 7/7/24, 7/8/24, 7/9/24, 7/10/24,
7/11/24, 7/12/24, 7/13/24, 7/14/24, 7/15/24, 7/16/24, 7/17/24, 7/18/24, 7/19/24, 7/20/24, 7/21/24, 7/22/24,
7/23/24, 7/25/24, 7/26/24, 7/27/24, 7/28/24, and 7/29/24. Review of the July 2024 MAR, and clinical record
progress notes revealed that there was no evidence of non-pharmacological interventions attempted prior
to the administration of the PRN Alprazolam.
During an interview on 7/30/24, at 2:10 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that Resident R87's
Alprazolam orders lacked the required stop date within 14 days or a clinical rationale for continued use
beyond 14 days and R87's clinical record lacked evidence that non-pharmacological interventions were
being attempted prior to administering Alprazolam.
Resident R17's clinical record revealed an admission date of 2/17/23, with diagnoses that included
dementia (a condition that affects your ability to reason, think, or remember things), arthritis, and transient
ischemic attach (TIA - mini-stroke or where you develop stroke like symptoms that resolve within
twenty-four hours). A physician's order dated 4/27/24, identified to administer Lorazepam (anti-anxiety) 0.5
mg / 0.25 milliliter (ml) sublingually (under the tongue) every 3 hours as needed for agitation, and lacked
the required stop date within 14 days or a clinical rationale for continued use beyond 14 days.
Resident R17's April 2024 MAR revealed that the PRN Lorazepam was used eight times (4/27/24 twice,
4/28/24 three times, 4/29/24, and 4/20/24 twice). Review of the April 2024 MAR and clinical record progress
notes revealed that there was no evidence of non-pharmacological interventions attempted prior to the
administration of the PRN Lorazepam eight of eight times it was used.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395361
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/31/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
8300 West Ridge Road
Girard, PA 16417
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Resident R17's May 2024 MAR revealed that the PRN Lorazepam was used 16 times (5/2/24 three times,
5/4/24, 5/6/24, 5/7/24 twice, 5/8/24, 5/9/24 twice, 5/10/24, 5/11/24, 5/12/24, 5/17/24, 5/23/24, and 5/26/24).
Review of the May 2024 MAR and clinical record progress notes revealed that there was no evidence of
non-pharmacological interventions attempted prior to the administration of the PRN Lorazepam 12 of the
16 times it was used.
Residents Affected - Few
Resident R17's June 2024 MAR revealed that the PRN Lorazepam was used five times (6/9/24, 6/17/24,
6/22/24, 6/24/24, and 6/26/24). Review of the June 2024 MAR and clinical record progress notes revealed
that there was no evidence of non-pharmacological interventions attempted prior to the administration of
the PRN Lorazepam five of the five times it was used.
Resident R17's July 2024 MAR revealed that the PRN Lorazepam was used three times (7/1/24, 7/3/24,
and 7/13/24). Review of the July 2024 MAR and clinical record progress notes revealed that there was no
evidence of non-pharmacological interventions attempted prior to the administration of the PRN Lorazepam
one of the three times it was used.
During an interview on 7/31/24, at 9:53 a.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that Resident R17's
Lorazepam orders lacked the required stop date within 14 days or a clinical rationale for continued use
beyond 14 days and R17's clinical record lacked evidence that non-pharmacological interventions were
attempted 26 of the 32 times PRN Lorazepam was administered.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395361
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/31/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West
8300 West Ridge Road
Girard, PA 16417
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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 facility policy and manufacturer's guidelines, observation, and staff interview, it was
determined that the facility failed to properly clean and prevent the potential for cross contamination during
the use of a blood glucometer meter (BGM - a device to collect and measure the level of glucose [sugar] in
the blood) for two of 13 residents observed during the administration of medications (Residents R165 and
R51).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of facility policy entitled Obtaining a Fingerstick Glucose Level dated 1/26/24, indicated to Clean
and disinfect reusable reusable equipment between uses according to the manufacturer's instructions and
current infection control standards of practice.
Review of manufacturer's guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting procedures for the blood glucose
monitoring system indicated that a variety of the most commonly used EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency) registered wipes have been tested and approved for cleaning and disinfecting the blood glucose
meter. The guidelines go on to indicate four different disinfectants that are approved for use - Clorox
Germicidal Wipes, Dispatch Disinfectant Towel with Bleach, Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposable
Wipes, and CaviWipes.
Observation of medication administration on 7/28/24, between 3:50 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. revealed that
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E17 removed a blood BGM from the medication cart, wiped the
meter with a 70% isopropyl alcohol prep pad, entered Resident R165's room, obtained a blood glucose
level, returned to the medication cart, wiped the meter with a 70% isopropyl alcohol prep pad and placed
the meter in the medication cart. LPN Employee E17 proceeded to the next resident, wiped the meter with
a 70% isopropyl alcohol prep pad, entered Resident R51's room, obtained a blood glucose level, returned
to the medication cart, wiped the meter with a 70% isopropyl alcohol prep pad and placed the meter in the
medication cart.
During an interview on 7/28/24, during medication observation, surveyor asked LPN Employee E17 if the
70% isopropyl alcohol prep pad was an approved cleaner for the BGM to which he/she replied they
assumed it was and it is what he/she always uses.
During an interview on 7/29/24, at approximately 2:00 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that use of
70% isopropyl alcohol prep pad was not an approved cleaning agent for the BGM and the BGM should be
cleaned after each use with a manufacturer's approved cleaning agent.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.10(c)(d) Resident care policies
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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