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Inspection visit

Inspection

WECARE AT MT LEBANON REHABILITATION AND NRSG CTRCMS #3954341 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the right to retain personal possessions for one of three residents (Resident R1). Findings include: A review of the facility policy Personal Property dated 4/9/24, stated the resident has the right to retain and use personal possessions, including some furnishings, and appropriate clothing, as space permits, unless to do so would infringe upon the rights or health and safety of other residents. Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R1 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a readmission date of 2/6/24. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS, periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 6/5/24, included diagnoses of anxiety and depression. Review of Resident R1's care plan, most recently updated on , included goals and interventions for a psychosocial wellbeing problem. Review of a psychotherapy progress note dated 10/4/23, indicated that Resident R1 tries to keep busy with arts and crafts projects. Review of a psychology progress note dated 10/25/23, indicated that Resident R1 prefers to stay in room and work on her jewelry (has an impressive array of jewelry making supplies and finished pieces). Review of monthly psychiatry progress notes dated from August 2023, through July 2024, all indicated that Resident R1 used making jewelry as an alleviating factor for her depression and anxiety. Review of a progress note dated 6/25/24, at 3:59 p.m. indicated Resident R1 had verbalized suicidal plans, had a significant increase in behaviors, and was transported to the hospital for an involuntary psychiatric commitment. Review of a progress note dated 6/26/24, at 10:23 p.m. indicated Resident R1 returned to the facility. Review of information submitted to the Department of Health on 7/1/24, stated that she had not had (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 2 Event ID: 395434 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 395434 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Wecare at MT Lebanon Rehabilitation and Nrsg Ctr 350 Old Gilkeson Road Pittsburgh, PA 15228 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 0557 her property returned. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of a progress note written by Social Worker (SW) Employee E1 dated 7/24/24, at 8:36 a.m. indicated, Resident had all of her belongings given back to her with the exception of anything sharp due to her history of harming herself in the facility. Residents Affected - Few During an interview on 8/1/24, at 12:42 p.m. the SW Employee confirmed that the above referenced return of property was the property removed from Resident R1's room on 6/25/24. When asked why the return of the property safe for Resident R1 to have took four weeks, SW Employee E1 stated Resident R1 had a lot of stuff and the facility want to make sure she would be staying in that room. Review of facility census information confirmed that Resident R1 was moved to a different room upon return from the hospital on 6/26/24, and had remained in that room through her property return date of 7/24/24, and remained in that same room through the survey date. During an interview on 8/1/24, at approximately 3:00 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the facility failed to ensure the right to retain personal possessions for one of three residents. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(2)Management. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395434 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0557GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F557 - Respect and Dignity

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 1, 2024 survey of WECARE AT MT LEBANON REHABILITATION AND NRSG CTR?

This was a inspection survey of WECARE AT MT LEBANON REHABILITATION AND NRSG CTR on August 1, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WECARE AT MT LEBANON REHABILITATION AND NRSG CTR on August 1, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions."

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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