F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policy, national accepted guidelines for Pressure Ulcers, and staff interview, it was
determined that the facility failed to accurately assess pressure ulcers for one of three residents (Resident
R2).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
The facility policy Wound Treatment Management reviewed 12/3/24 indicated to promote wound healing of
various wounds, it is the policy of the facility to provide evidence-based treatments in accordance with
current standards or practice and physician orders. In the absence of treatment orders, the licensed nurse
will notify physician to obtain treatment orders.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of care needs) dated 5/22/25, indicated that
Resident R2 had diagnoses that included thrombophilia(a condition where the blood has an increased
tendency to clot), chronic embolism and rhabdomyolysis(condition where damaged muscle tissue breaks
down, releasing its contents into the bloodstream).
Review of the clinical admission assessment dated [DATE], indicated that Resident R2 has a stage 2
pressure ulcer on coccyx, unstageable pressure ulcer right medial ankle and a blister left heel.
Review of physician orders dated 6/26/25 indicated Resident R2 did not have orders for these skin
impairment's until 4/9/25.
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 2:30 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed the facility failed to accurately
assess pressure ulcers for one of three residents as required.
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
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395471
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
265 South McKean Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
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 0726
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way
that maximizes each resident's well being.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policy, job description, clinical record review, facility documents, resident interview, and
staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff possessed the specific
competencies and skill sets related to medication administration for one of two residents reviewed
(Resident R1) which resulted in actual harm (chest pain, shortness of breath, and hospital transfer) for one
of two residents (Resident R1). This was identified as harm for past non-compliance for Resident R1.
Findings include:
Review of the facility's Registered Nurse (RN) job description indicated the RN will prepare and administer
medications as ordered by the physician.
Review of facility policy Medication Administration dated 12/3/24, indicated medications are administered
by licensed nurses, or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in this state, as ordered by the
physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice, in a manner to prevent contamination
or infection. Compare medication source (such as, bubble pack and vials). Ensure that the six rights of
medication administration are followed:
Right resident
Right drug
Right dose
Right route
Right time
Right documentation
Review of the admission record indicated Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses that included high blood pressure, schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by delusions,
hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior) and, weakness.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395471
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
265 South McKean Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
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 0726
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident R1's progress note dated 5/24/25, at 10:56 a.m. indicated that Resident R1 had been
given the wrong medications that included amiodarone (medication used to regulate abnormal heart
rhythms). Resident did not receive his own medications. Resident is complaining of mild chest pain and
shortness of breath which started after med was given. Diagnosis, Assessment/Plan: Failure in dosage
during medical care. This is an acute new problem. Condition is guarded given multiple meds including
amiodarone, now symptomatic will send to ER (Emergency Room) for close monitoring. Orders: Transfer to
emergency department for med error with amiodarone and complaints of chest pain and shortness of
breath.
Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed that resident was not ordered amiodarone.
Review of a written statement dated 5/24/25, indicated that Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E1 stated the
following: I went into the room to give medication and gave the wrong medication to Resident R1. I realized
at once I made a mistake. I assessed patient and got vitals and called for supervisor. I didn't realize it was 3
person room at this time. I try to double check myself.
Review of documentation provided by the facility indicated that RN Employee E1 was suspended pending
investigation, and opted to resign.
The facility implemented a plan of correction that included the following:
·
Facility initiated education on 5/24/25, for all nursing staff including Registered Nurse's (RN's), and
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) for Safe Medication Administration. All nurses completed training and a
quiz to demonstrate their understanding.
·
Reviewed RN Employee E1's file to ensure she had received education on Safe Medication Administration
prior to the incident. This was verified to have been completed 2/12/25.
·
Evaluated all other residents on the same unit as Resident R1 to observe for adverse effects, which
included obtaining vitals every four hours for 24 hours.
·
Ensured resident photos are up to date in the Electronic Charting System, which was completed on
5/28/25.
·
Audit medication carts starting 6/2/25.
·
Randomly observe Medication Pass to ensure 6 Rights of medication administration are being
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395471
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
265 South McKean Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
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 0726
completed prior to medication administration, which began on 5/27/25.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
·
Residents Affected - Few
QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) conducted 5/24/25.
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 9:50 a.m. LPN Employee E2 verified that he had received education on
Safe Medication Administration and was able to verbalize understanding, adding You have to double check.
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 9:56 a.m. RN Employee E3 verified that she had received education on
Safe Medication Administration and was able to verbalize understanding, adding I check the orders at least
twice, as well as the photo in the chart.
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 10:06 a.m. LPN Employee E4 verified that she had received education on
Safe Medication Administration and was able to verbalize understanding. She added that all residents have
an updated picture in their chart, and that you have to look at their picture to make sure you have the right
person.
The facility has demonstrated compliance with the above since 5/24/25. Information was verified via review
of Plan of Correction binder.
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 1:42 p.m. with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and review of the
facility's immediate actions, education, and review of the QAPI monitoring process, it was verified that the
facility had implemented a plan of correction and achieved compliance ensuring residents are provided
adequate safety during medication administration.
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 3:08 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator, and Director of Nursing
confirmed the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff possessed the specific competencies and skill sets
related to medication administration, which resulted in harm for Resident R1.
28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(2)(3)(5) Nursing services.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395471
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
265 South McKean Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
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 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policy, clinical record review, facility documents, and staff interviews it was determined the
facility failed to ensure that residents were free from any significant medication errors which resulted in
actual harm (chest pain, shortness of breath, and hospital transfer) for one of two residents (Resident R1).
This was identified as harm for past non-compliance for Resident R1.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of facility policy Medication Administration dated 12/3/24, indicated medications are administered
by licensed nurses, or other staff who are legally authorized to do so in this state, as ordered by the
physician and in accordance with professional standards of practice, in a manner to prevent contamination
or infection. Compare medication source (such as, bubble pack and vials). Ensure that the six rights of
medication administration are followed:
Right resident
Right drug
Right dose
Right route
Right time
Right documentation
Review of the admission record indicated Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses that included high blood pressure, schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by delusions,
hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior) and, weakness.
Review of Resident R1's progress note dated 5/24/25, at 10:56 a.m. indicated that Resident R1 had been
given the wrong medications that included amiodarone (medication used to regulate abnormal heart
rhythms). Resident did not receive his own medications. Resident is complaining of mild chest pain and
shortness of breath which started after med was given. Diagnosis, Assessment/Plan: Failure in dosage
during medical care. This is an acute new problem. Condition is guarded given multiple meds
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395471
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
265 South McKean Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
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 0760
Level of Harm - Actual harm
including amiodarone, now symptomatic will send to ER (Emergency Room) for close monitoring. Orders:
Transfer to emergency department for med error with amiodarone and complaints of chest pain and
shortness of breath.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed that resident was not ordered amiodarone.
Review of a written statement dated 5/24/25, indicated that Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E1 stated the
following: I went into the room to give medication and gave the wrong medication to Resident R1. I realized
at once I made a mistake. I assessed patient and got vitals and called for supervisor. I didn't realize it was 3
person room at this time. I try to double check myself.
Review of documentation provided by the facility indicated that RN Employee E1 was suspended pending
investigation, and opted to resign.
The facility implemented a plan of correction that included the following:
·
Facility initiated education on 5/24/25, for all nursing staff including Registered Nurse's (RN's), and
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's) for Safe Medication Administration. All nurses completed training and a
quiz to demonstrate their understanding.
·
Reviewed RN Employee E1's file to ensure she had received education on Safe Medication Administration
prior to the incident. This was verified to have been completed 2/12/25.
·
Evaluated all other residents on the same unit as Resident R1 to observe for adverse effects, which
included obtaining vitals every four hours for 24 hours.
·
Ensured resident photos are up to date in the Electronic Charting System, which was completed on
5/28/25.
·
Audit medication carts starting 6/2/25.
·
Randomly observe Medication Pass to ensure 6 Rights of medication administration are being completed
prior to medication administration, which began on 5/27/25.
·
QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) conducted 5/24/25.
(continued on next page)
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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
395471
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/01/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
265 South McKean Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
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 0760
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 9:50 a.m. LPN Employee E2 verified that he had received education on
Safe Medication Administration and was able to verbalize understanding, adding You have to double check.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 9:56 a.m. RN Employee E3 verified that she had received education on
Safe Medication Administration and was able to verbalize understanding, adding I check the orders at least
twice, as well as the photo in the chart.
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 10:06 a.m. LPN Employee E4 verified that she had received education on
Safe Medication Administration and was able to verbalize understanding. She added that all residents have
an updated picture in their chart, and that you have to look at their picture to make sure you have the right
person.
The facility has demonstrated compliance with the above since 5/24/25. Information was verified via review
of Plan of Correction binder.
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 1:42 p.m. with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and review of the
facility's immediate actions, education, and review of the QAPI monitoring process, it was verified that the
facility had implemented a plan of correction and achieved compliance ensuring residents are provided
adequate safety during medication administration.
During an interview on 7/1/25, at 3:08 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing
confirmed the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from any significant medication errors for one
of two residents, which resulted in harm for Resident R1.
28 Pa Code: 201.18 (b)(1)(3) Management
28 Pa Code: 211.10 (d) Resident care policies
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