F 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based upon review of facility policy and procedure and clinical record review, it was determined the facility
failed to ensure a thorough investigation was completed for injuries of unknown origin for 2 of 18 residents
reviewed (Resident 15 and Resident 28).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of facility policy and procedure titled Accident, Incident and Death Reporting/Investigation, revised
2019, revealed Any injury should be classified as an 'injury of unknown origin' when the following conditions
are met: a) the origin of the injury was not observed by any person or the origin of the injury could not be
explained by the resident; b) the injury is suspicious because of the extent of the injury, or the location of
the injury (e.g. the injury is located in an area not generally vulnerable to trauma such as, but not limited to
breast or groin area), or the number of injuries observed at one particular point in time (such as multiple
bruises in a pattern resembling finger marks), or the incidence of the injuries over time and c) there is no
reasonable determination as to how the injury occurred (e.g. a confused resident that self-propels a
wheelchair and is known to occasionally bump into doorways, etc., and gets a large bruise on the back of
the hand).
Further review of this policy and procedure revealed In order to determine probable cause for injuries of
unknown origin - statements shall be obtained from team members who were assigned to the resident
within 24 hours (3 shifts) prior to becoming aware of the injury.
Review of Resident 15's clinical progress notes dated February 14, 2023, revealed While CNA was
providing am [morning] care, CNA noted multiple green/yellow bruises on left upper arm. No c/o
[complaints of] pain was noted this shift. Resident was unable to explain how areas happened. POA was
notified on bruises. Fax was prepared to update MD on bruises.
Review of facility documentation revealed only one staff member's statement was obtained regarding
Resident 15's bruises.
Review of Resident 28's clinical progress notes dated February 16, 2023, revealed that the nurse aides,
alerted the nurse that when they took the residents sock off they noticed a bruise at the residents right
ankle. Slight swelling noted. The bruise is 10 cm [centimeter] in length and wraps around to the front of the
lower rt leg. POA notified of bruise, MD [Medical Doctor] order for an x-ray.
Review of facility documentation revealed one staff members statement was obtained regarding Resident
28's bruise. One staff member was interviewed regarding the resident's daily behaviors.
Interview with Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on February 24, 2023, at 11:00
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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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Event ID:
395406
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
395406
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/24/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Luther Acres Manor
400 Saint Luke Dr
Lititz, PA 17543
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 0610
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
a.m. failed to provide evidence of further investigation or further staff statements regarding Resident 15's
bruises and Resident 28's bruise on the ankle. This interview further revealed that a thorough and complete
investigation was not conducted by the facility.
The facility failed to ensure a complete and thorough investigation was conducted to determine the origin of
Resident 15's upper arm bruises and Resident 28's ankle bruise.
483.13 - Resident Behavior and Facility Practices, 10-1-1998 edition
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3)(e)(1) Management
Previously cited 2/22/2022
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
395406
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