F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policies and documents, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that
the facility failed to provide adequate supervision during transfers for one of three residents (Resident R1).
This was identified as past-noncompliance.Findings include:Review of facility Safety and Supervision of
Residents dated 1/22/25, indicated that the facility takes an initialized resident centered approach to
resident safety including implementing interventions with adequate supervision.Review of the Resident
Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual effective October 2024, indicated that a Brief Interview for
Mental Status (BIMS) is a screening test that aids in detecting cognitive impairment. The BIMS total score
suggests the following distributions: 13-15: cognitively intact8-12: moderately impaired0-7: severe
impairmentReview of the clinical record indicated Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE].Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated
9/12/25, included diagnoses of diabetes (a metabolic disorder in which the body has high sugar levels for
prolonged periods of time), arthritis (inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness), and
physical debility. Review of Section G: indicated that Resident R1 required substantial/maximal assistance
to transfer to and from a chair or bed.Review of Resident R1's plan of care for Functional Decline in ADLs
(activities of daily living) initiated 8/29/22, revised on 8/13/25, indicated, Transfer resident with Ax2 (assist of
two people).Review of Resident R1's Kardex (document that outlines the patients' ADLs, continence levels,
and behaviors, as well as physician, advanced directives, diet, and allergies) utilized by nurse aide staff
dated 10/8/25, indicated that Resident R1 as Transfer resident with Ax2.Review of a progress note dated
10/8/25, at 12:15 p.m. indicated, [Provider] notified of residents left foot and ankle is swollen, warm to touch
and tender. Orders received for 2 view xray.Review of a progress note dated 10/9/25, at 9:06 a.m. indicated,
X-ray positive for left ankle fracture. [Provider] in facility and aware. Investigation into fracture in process.
Could be related to disease process. Family notified by MD (doctor of medicine).Review of facility submitted
information dated 10/9/25, indicated, [Resident R1] had an X-Ray of the left ankle due to swelling. Results
positive for left ankle fracture. Resident has a BIMS of 0 and unable to state what occurred. Investigation
started. Upon conclusion of investigation it was determined that the residents plan of care was not followed
on 10/6/2025 with [Nurse Aide Employee E1] as resident was transferred with an assist x1 and her plan of
care is assist x2. This happened due to census sheets at nurses' station having the incorrect transfer
status.Review of an employee statement written by NA Employee E1 dated 10/9/25, indicated, I got
[Resident R1] up on Monday and she stayed up all day until I put her back at 2 pm. This is my usual routine
with her. When I put her back or got her up, there was nothing that I observed about her injury. She did not
moan or scream. I had her in bed at 2 pm and that was the last time I saw her until this morning. I have
always transferred her by myself because that is what is on the census sheet. I never looked at PCC
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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
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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
11/21/2025
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.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Previous Versions Obsolete
[electronic charting system].Review of a facility submitted Report Form for Investigation of Alleged Abuse,
Neglect, Misappropriation of Property dated 10/9/25, included the information, Neglect substantiated due to
CNA (nurse aide) not following the plan of care. CNA immediately educated to find all transfer statuses in
PCC under the Kardex and to follow the plan of care.On 10/9/25, the facility initiated a plan of correction
that included:-Residents' representative aware. -Census sheets on the units updated to remove transfer
statuses.-Therapy evaluated resident and noted that Broda chair has a metal bar footrest and padding was
applied. -Physician notified and POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, set of medical
orders signed by both the patient and their healthcare provider, which allows emergency medical personnel
to follow the patient's specific preferences) will continue comfort measures only in house and MD to
conduct a medication review for pain meds/comfort. -Whole house audit of residents to ensure accuracy of
transfer status. -Whole house education to obtain transfer status in PCC by reviewing the Kardex and
following each resident's plan of care.-All incidents are reviewed by the IDCP team and QAPI
committee.During observations of the census sheets for use by staff confirmed that the transfer status was
not included. During interviews completed on 11/6/25, six staff interviewed confirmed they had received
education on the appropriate way checking a resident ' s transfer status and demonstrated how to navigate
to the appropriate area in the electronic medical record system. Facility in compliance as of 11/6/25.During
an interview on 11/6/25, at approximately 5:00 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of
Nursing confirmed the facility failed to provide adequate supervision during transfers that resulted in the
actual harm of an ankle fracture one of three residents. This was identified as past-noncompliance.
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