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Inspection visit

Health inspection

FULTON COUNTY MEDICAL CENTERCMS #3953874 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4 Event ID: 395387 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 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. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395387 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 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. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG 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) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395387 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 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. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395387 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

4 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0695GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F695 - Respiratory care, including tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0607GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F607 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  • 0730GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F730 - Regular in-service education

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 28, 2023 survey of FULTON COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of FULTON COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER on June 28, 2023. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FULTON COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER on June 28, 2023?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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