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Inspection

LIBERTY POINTE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTRCMS #3954092 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 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 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Based on facility policy review and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to notify a resident's physician of changes in clinical condition for one of three sampled residents. (Resident 3) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: A review of the facility policy entitled, Notification of Changes, last reviewed November 1, 2023, revealed that staff were to notify the physician and resident representative if there was a change in clinical condition. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 3 had diagnoses that included dementia, difficulty walking, and osteoporosis. According to the pain evaluation documentation during May 2024, the resident had either no pain or a pain rated as a 1 on a scale of one to ten. On May 13, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., a nurse noted that the resident fell and was found on her left side. That night at 11:17 p.m., a nurse noted that the resident's pain was rated a 3. The following morning at 6:03 a.m., the nurse noted that the pain level increased to a 6. At 7:18 a.m., the nurse noted that the resident was having pain in her left hip when she moved. There was no documentation that the facility notified the resident's physician of the increase in hip pain following the fall. 28 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 395409 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 395409 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/08/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Liberty Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr 252 Belmont Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 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 0697 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to evaluate effectiveness of pain medication consistent with professional standards for one of three sampled residents. (Resident 3) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Pain Management, Last reviewed November 1, 2023, revealed that when using medications to treat pain, nursing staff was to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication to ensure appropriate treatment. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 3 had diagnoses that included dementia, difficulty walking, and osteoporosis. Since September 24, 2021, the resident had an ongoing physician's order that staff administer a pain medication (acetaminophen 650 milligrams) as needed for mild pain (pain rated 1-3 on a scale of 1-10). On May 13, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., a nurse noted that the resident fell and was found on her left side. According to the Medication Administration Records (MARs), that night at 10:23 p.m., a nurse administered the acetaminophen for pain rated at a 3. There was no documentation that the nurse assessed the resident afterwards to determine if the medication was effective. Documentation on the MAR the following morning at 6:03 a.m., indicated that the resident's pain had worsened to a 6. The nurse again administered the acetaminophen despite the pain being more severe than mild. Additionally, there was no evidence that the nurse notified the physician to obtain orders for additional pain management appropriate to the severity of the resident's pain. During an interview on July 8, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that nursing staff should have documented whether or not the pain medication was effective. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395409 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 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.

  • 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.

  • 0697GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F697 - Pain Management

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 8, 2024 survey of LIBERTY POINTE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR?

This was a inspection survey of LIBERTY POINTE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR on July 8, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LIBERTY POINTE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR on July 8, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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