F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed
to provide grooming services to enhance and maintain each resident's dignity for one of two sampled
residents. (Resident 51)
Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 51 had diagnoses that included a stroke. The resident was
observed on June 25, 2024, at 9:40 a.m., and June 26, 2024, at 10:05 a.m., with facial hair on her lower
face. The resident stated that she wanted the facial hair removed, but sometimes staff is busy. The
resident's Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident required moderate
assistance with personal hygiene to include shaving. The resident had a care plan for activities of daily
living due to a self care deficit and one of the interventions was for staff to assist her with grooming as
needed.
In an interview on June 27, 2024, at 10:06 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that staff were to assist
the resident with grooming as needed.
Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(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
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395402
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/27/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente
724 North Charlotte St
Pottstown, PA 19464
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 0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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 ensure that the
Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was completed to accurately reflect each resident's current status
for two of 24 sampled residents. (Residents 26, 58)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 26 had a Braden scale for predicting pressure sore risk dated
March 15, 2024, that indicated she was at mild risk for developing pressure sores. Review of a Braden
scale dated April 18, 2024, indicated that she was at moderate risk for developing pressure sores.
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments dated March 17, 2024, and May 4, 2024, revealed
that section M, skin conditions, did not indicate that the resident was at risk for developing pressure sores.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 58 had a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. On May 18, 2024, a
physician ordered for staff to administer an anti-coagulant medication (apixaban). Review of the MDS
assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident was on an anti-platelet medication in the last seven
days, not an anti-coagulant medication. The MDS inaccurately reflected the use of an anti-platelet
medication, as the apixaban was an anti-coagulant medication.
During interviews on June 27, 2024, at 9:49 a.m., and 10:39 a.m., the Director of Nursing stated that the
aforementioned MDS assessments were coded inaccurately and did not reflect the residents' current
status.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395402
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/27/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente
724 North Charlotte St
Pottstown, PA 19464
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 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 staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure
physician's orders were implemented for one of 24 sampled residents. (Resident 270)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 270 had diagnoses that included hypotension (low blood
pressure). A physician's order dated June 20, 2024, directed staff to administer a medication (midodrine)
three times a day for hypotension. Staff were not to administer the medication if the resident's systolic blood
pressure (SBP, the first measurement of blood pressure when the heart beats and the pressure is at its
highest) was greater than 130 millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg). Review of Resident 270's June medication
administration record (MAR) revealed that staff administered the medication 14 times with no
documentation that the blood pressure was assessed prior to medication administration per physician's
order.
In an interview on June 27, 2024, at 10:20 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed there was no
documented evidence that Resident 270's blood pressure was taken prior to medication administration per
physician's order.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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Facility ID:
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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
395402
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/27/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente
724 North Charlotte St
Pottstown, PA 19464
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 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, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide
services to prevent further contractures and limitations in range of motion for one of four sampled residents
who had limitations in range of motion. (Resident 55)
Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 55 had diagnoses that included brain traumatic injury,
dementia and contractures of the left and right hands. The Minimum Data Set assessment dated April. 1,
2024, indicated that the resident had severe memory impairment and had limitations in range of motion. A
review of the care plan revealed that the resident had a deficit in activities of daily living due to physical
limitations. There was an intervention for staff to apply a right palm protector in the morning and to remove
it at night.
Review of an occupational therapy Discharge summary dated [DATE], revealed that staff was to apply a
right palm protector for at least four hours a day. The goal was for the resident to achieve normal anatomical
alignment of the right hand for four hours using a palm guard in order to achieve proper joint alignment.
Observations on June 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., 11:48 a.m., and 1:45 p.m., revealed the resident was in bed
without the right palm protector in place. On June 26, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., and 12:45 p.m., the resident was
again observed in bed without the right palm protector in place. During all of the observations, the right
palm guard was on top of the resident's night stand beside his bed.
In an interview on June 27, 2024, at 10:40 a.m., the Director of Nursing stated that the resident was to wear
the right palm guard as reflected on the care plan.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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Facility ID:
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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
395402
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/27/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pottstown Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente
724 North Charlotte St
Pottstown, PA 19464
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 facility policy review, clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined
that the facility failed to ensure that oxygen tubing was changed and dated in accordance with facility policy
and physician's order for one of three residents receiving oxygen therapy. (Resident 64)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy entitled, Procedure: Respiratory Equipment/Supply Cleaning/Disinfecting, dated
March 24, 2024, revealed that staff was to change the oxygen delivery tubing every seven days and date
the tubing when it was changed.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 64 had diagnoses that included chronic respiratory failure and
had a tracheostomy (a curved plastic tube placed through a small surgical opening in the front of the neck
into the windpipe allowing air to flow in and out) in place to provide oxygen. A physician's order dated
August 24, 2023, directed staff to change oxygen tubing weekly every Tuesday night and to label each
component with date and initials.
Observations on June 25, 2024, at 10:00 and 11:52 a.m., and at 1:00 p.m., revealed that the resident's
oxygen tubing was dated May 29, 2024, and the tracheostomy aerosol tubing was not dated or labeled.
In an interview on June 27, 2024, at 11:15 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that tubing delivering
oxygen should have been labeled with a date and initials per physician's order and facility policy.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(1)(d)(5) Nursing services.
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