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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of clinical record, facility documentation, facility policy and interviews with staff, it was determined
the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physical abuse by Employee E1 which
resulted in actual harm to Resident R1 who sustained a bruise and hematoma (collection of blood outside
of a blood vessel) to right hand and wrist for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R1).
Findings include:
Review of facility policy titled Abuse Policy, revised 2023, revealed abuse is the willful infliction of injury,
unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental
anguish. Physical abuse includes, but is not limited to, hitting, slapping, pinching, and kicking.
Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a
diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease (brain disease that causes memory loss and other cognitive impairment),
Hypothyroidism (thyroid gland does not produces enough hormones), and Anxiety disorder.
Review of Resident R1's quaterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (mandated assessment of a
resident's abilities and care needs), dated January 20, 2025, revealed Resident R1 had a Brief Interview for
Mental Status (BIMS) score of 4 indicating severe cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident R1's care plan, initiated on March 03, 2023, revealed Resident R1 can be resistive to
care as evident by refusing care and refusing to get dressed related to Alzheimer's disease and Dementia
mild with psychotic disturbance. One intervention included if Resident R1 resists ADL's (activities of daily
living), reassure resident, leave and return 5-10 minutes later and try again.
Review of Resident R1's nursing note, dated March 21, 2025, at 11:41 a.m, indicated Resident R1 was in
the lounge and staff observed a hematoma measuring 4.7 centimeters (cm) x 3.8 cm to right dorsal (back)
hand. Area is tender to touch and purple in color. Resident frequently attempts to self transfer from bed and
from wheel chair. Resident at times can be combative with staff during care, (she/he) will attempt to swat
away and refuse care. Provider notified of new finding.
Review of Resident R1's physician note, dated March 21, 2025, at 2:13 p.m., revealed physician assessed
Resident R1's hematoma on right hand and wrist. Hematoma measured 7 to 8 cm in diameter, raised, and
slightly tender to touch.
Continued review of physician note dated March 21, 2025, revealed it was reported Resident R1 was
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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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(X6) DATE
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395473
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pennswood Village
Route 413
Newtown, PA 18940
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)
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punched in the stomach by one of the aides during care. Physician returned to reassess Resident R1and
noted no injuries on abdomen or chest.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of facility investigation dated, March 21, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., revealed Nurse Aide, Employee E2,
reported to Director of Nursing, Employee E3, of an abuse incident that occurred on March 21, 2025 during
morning care. Nurse Aide, Employee E2, stated she was providing Resident R1 morning care with
assistance from Nurse Aide, Employee E1. Resident R1 began kicking and punching the staff. Nurse Aide,
Employee E2, then observed Nurse Aide, Employee E1, punch Resident R1 on the right side of her
abdomen and grabbed Resident R1's wrist / hands and twisted aggressively.
Further review of facility investigation revealed Nurse Aide, Employee E1, was immediately removed from
the nursing unit at 1:35 p.m. Police was immediately notified at 1:44 p.m., county area agency on aging at
1:49 p.m., Ombudsman notified at 2:15 p.m. Power of Attorney notified. Verbal statement taken. Skin
assessment completed on [Resident R1], findings were new bruise/hematoma to right dorsal hand/wrist.
Physician assessed [Resident R1] at 2:20 p.m., no findings noted to abdomen, no complaints of pain and or
discomfort expressed by [Resident R1] at this time, [Resident R1] does not recall situation related to
cognitive impairment. Police substantiated abuse incident.
Additional review of facility documenation revealed the allegation of abuse was substantiated by the facility.
Interview conducted on April 02, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with Administrator, Employee E3, and Director of
Health Services, Employee E4, confirmed the above incident was substantiated.
The facility failed to ensure that Resident R1 was free from physical abuse by Employee E1. This failure
resulted in actual harm to Resident R1 who sustained a bruise and hematoma to right hand and wrist.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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