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Inspection visit

Inspection

CHAMPION CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3954233 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0620 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of resident records, admission documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain admission documentation for two of seven residents (Resident R1, R7). Findings include: Review of Resident R1 was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses that include dementia (loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life), anemia and COPD (COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung that blocks airflow and makes it hard to breathe). Review of the Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual effective October 2019, indicated that a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) is a screening test that aides in detecting cognitive impairment. The BIMS total score suggests the following distributions: 13-15: cognitively intact 8-12: moderately impaired 0-7: severe impairment Review of Resident R1 admission MDS assessment ( Minimum Data Set assessment MDS- a periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 6/25/24 indicated the resident was assessed as having a BIMS score of 10, which indicates moderately impaired. Review of Resident R1's admission packet dated 6/20/24 indicated a signature from R1. Review of Resident R6 was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses that include catatonic disorder (group of symptoms that usually involve a lack of movement and communication, and also can include agitation, confusion) and schizophrenia. Review of Resident R6's admission packet dated 3/12/24 indicated a no signature from resident or POA (power of Attorney). During an interview with Nursing Home Administrator on 7/26/24 at 11:30 a.m. confirmed Resident R1 was cognitivly impaired and should not have signed facility paperwork and R6 never had his admission paper work completed as required. (continued on next page) 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: 395423 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 395423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Champion City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6655 Frankstown Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 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 0620 28 Pa Code: 201.18(b)(2) Management Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 28 Pa Code: 201.24(a) admission policy 28 Pa Code: 201.19(i) Residents rights Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395423 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 395423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Champion City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6655 Frankstown Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that clinical records were complete and accurate for four of seven residents reviewed (Residents R1, R2, R3 and R4). Review of Resident R1's admission record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility 6/18/24, with the diagnoses of dementia(a general term for loss of memory, language, problem solving that are severe enough to interfere with daily life), anemia and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung that blocks airflow and makes it hard to breathe). Review of Resident R1's EMR (electronic medical record) and paper file indicated no Inventory Sheet( form used to log resident belongings on admission). Review of Resident R2's admission record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility 7/1/24, with diagnoses of bipolar disorder, end stage renal disease and renal dialysis dependence. Review of Resident R2's EMR (electronic medical record) and paper file indicated no Inventory Sheet( form used to log resident belongings on admission). Review of Resident R3's admission record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility 7/27/20, with the diagnoses of dementia (a general term for loss of memory, language, problem solving that are severe enough to interfere with daily life), depression and schizoaffective disorder. Review of Resident R3's EMR (electronic medical record) and paper file indicated no Inventory Sheet( form used to log resident belongings on admission). Review of Resident R4's admission record indicated the resident was admitted to the facility 10/27/23, with diagnoses of dementia (a general term for loss of memory, language, problem solving that are severe enough to interfere with daily life) and malignant neoplasm of the lung. Review of Resident R4's EMR (electronic medical record) and paper file indicated no Inventory Sheet( form used to log resident belongings on admission). During an interview on 7/25/24, at 11:30 a.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the Resident R1, R2, R3 and R4 medical records were incomplete and not accurate for four of seven reviewed. 28 Pa. Code 111.5(f) Clinical records 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395423 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 395423 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/25/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Champion City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6655 Frankstown Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 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 0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on pest control service logs, observations, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program for one out of two nurses stations (2nd floor) and two out of three rooms (2nd floor). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of records of invoices from pest control provider dated May-July 2024 , indicated that mouse traps were laid out; however, the record did not include evidence of efforts to eradicate mice on the 2nd floor nursing unit in July 2024. During observation on 7/25/24, the 2nd floor was observed with the following: At 10 a.m. observations of three glue traps beside the unit refrigerator. rooms [ROOM NUMBERS] glue traps in rooms under the heating units. During an interview on 7/25/24 at 10:30 a.m. Resident R5 indicated he has seen mice and cockroaches on the nursing unit. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of care needs) dated 6/27/24, indicated Resident R5 has a BIMS (Interview for Mental Status), cognitively intact. During an interview on 7/25/24 at 1:30 p.m. Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the facily failed to maintain an effective pest control program as required. 28 Pa. Code.18(e)(2) Management 28 Pa. Code 207.20(a) Administrator's responsibility FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395423 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0620GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F620 - Admissions policy

    Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0925GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 25, 2024 survey of CHAMPION CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CHAMPION CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on July 25, 2024. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CHAMPION CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER on July 25, 2024?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must t..."

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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