F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
Based on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to ensure that the physician was notified about a significant change in condition for one of 25
residents reviewed (Resident 22).
Findings include:
The facility's weight policy, dated March 14, 2023, indicated that a registered nurse (RN) assessment would
be completed on significant weight changes, and the physician would be notified of the resident's change in
physical condition.
Review of Resident 22's clinical record revealed a weight on May 7, 2023, of 178 pounds and a weight on
June 6, 2023, of 167 pounds, which indicated an 11-pound weight loss in 30 days.
A nutritional assessment note written by the dietician for Resident 22, dated June 12, 2023, indicated that
the resident had a significant weight loss of 6.18 percent in the past 30 days.
A nursing note for Resident 22, dated June 13, 2023, revealed that a RN assessment was completed for
significant weight loss. However, there was no documented evidence that the physican was notified of the
resident's significant weight loss.
Interview with Registered Nurse Supervisor 5 on June 27, 2023, at 3:13 p.m. and the Nursing Home
Administrator on June 28, 2023, at 9:51 a.m. confirmed that Resident 22's physician was not notified about
the significant weight loss.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(3) Nursing services.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(5) Nursing services.
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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395387
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/28/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fulton County Medical Center
214 Peach Orchard Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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 review of policies, Pennsylvania laws and personnel records, as well as staff interviews, it was
determined that the facility failed to ensure that Pennsylvania State Police background checks were
completed for one of five employees reviewed (Registered Nurse 1).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
The facility's policy regarding abuse, dated March 14, 2023, revealed that all new employees will have a
criminal background check completed by the human resources department within 30 days of hire.
Chapter 5, Section 502(a)(1) of Pennsylvania Act 169, dated December 18, 1996, indicates that a criminal
history report is to be obtained from the State Police for all applicants. Section 501 defined State Police as
The Pennsylvania State Police. Section 506 indicated that the facility could employ applicants on a
provisional basis for a single period not to exceed 30 days if the applicant has applied for the Pennsylvania
State Police criminal history record and the applicant provides a copy of the request form.
The personnel file for Registered Nurse 1 revealed that she was hired on February 28, 2023, and there was
no documented evidence that a Pennsylvania State Police background check was obtained and/or
completed until June 27, 2023.
Interview with the Human Resources Assistant 2 on June 27, 2023, at 2:03 p.m. confirmed that there was
no documented evidence that the Pennsylvania State Police background check was obtained and/or
completed for Registered Nurse 1 prior to and/or within 30 days of being hired.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395387
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/28/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fulton County Medical Center
214 Peach Orchard Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of policies and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was
determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents received oxygen therapy as ordered by the
physician for one of 25 residents reviewed (Resident 51).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
The facility's policy regarding oxygen therapy, dated March 14, 2023, indicated that oxygen would be
delivered at the proper liter flow rate as per physicians orders.
A diagnosis record for Resident 51, dated June 21, 2023, revealed that the resident had diagnoses that
included COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe).
Physician's orders and the resident's care plan, dated June 21, 2023, revealed that the resident was to
receive oxygen at a flow rate of 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula (tubes that deliver oxygen into the
nostrils).
Observations of Resident 51 on June 26, 2023, at 11:23 a.m. and June 27, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. revealed that
the resident was in bed with oxygen in use at a flow rate of 2.5 liters per minute and on June 28, 2023, at
8:08 a.m. the resident was in bed with oxygen in use at a flow rate of 3 liters per minute instead of 2 liters
per minute as ordered by the physician.
Interviews with Licensed Practical Nurse 6 on June 28, 2023, at 8:08 a.m. and the Nursing Home
Administrator on June 28, 2023, at 9:51 a.m. confirmed that Resident 51's oxygen was not set at the flow
rate of 2 liters per minute as ordered by the physician.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(5) Nursing services.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Facility ID:
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No. 0938-0391
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395387
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/28/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Fulton County Medical Center
214 Peach Orchard Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0730
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of personnel files, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to
ensure that nurse aide performance evaluations were completed annually based on the hire dates for two
of three nurse aides reviewed (Nurse Aides 3, 4).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Nurse aide performance evaluation records revealed that Nurse Aides 3 and 4 were each hired over one
year ago and annual performance evaluations were not completed as follows:
Nurse Aide 3's hire date was May 14, 2019, and had a performance evaluation completed on June 27,
2023; however, there was no documented evidence of a performance evaluation being completed for 2022.
Nurse Aide 4's hire date was June 8, 2018, and had a performance evaluation completed on June 26,
2023; however, there was no documented evidence of a performance evaluation being completed for 2022.
Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on June 28, 2023, at 8:45 a.m. confirmed that Nurse Aides
3 and 4 did not have annual performance evaluations completed timely based on their hire dates.
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.
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