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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTCMS #3954772 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to failed to ensure that physician's orders were implemented for two of eight sampled residents. (Residents CL2, 7) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident CL2 had diagnoses that included venous insufficiency and diabetes. Review of Resident CL2's care plan revealed that he was at risk for alteration in skin integrity related to pressure. On December 14, 2023, the wound certified registered nurse practitioner documented that Resident CL2 had a deep tissue pressure injury to his left heel and ordered for staff to apply Betadine (antiseptic used to treat wounds) daily. There was no documented evidence that this treatment was implemented. In an interview on January 3, 2024, at 12:31 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that the Betadine treatment was not provided to Resident CL2. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 7 had diagnoses that included sleep apnea and depression. Review of Resident 7's care plan revealed he was at risk for altered respiratory status/difficulty breathing related to sleep apnea with an intervention for staff to administer continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) per physician's order. On March 28, 2023, the physician ordered for staff to apply a CPAP machine at bedtime. Review of Resident 7's treatment administration records revealed a lack of documentation to support that the CPAP was applied on November 6, 20, 24, 27, 28, and 30, 2023, December 5, 12, 13, 14, 18, 25, and 30, 2023, and January 1 and 2, 2024. In an interview on January 3, 2024, at 12:32 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no documentation to support that Resident 7's CPAP was applied on the above dates. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 395477 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 395477 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/03/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent 2125 Elizabeth Avenue Laureldale, PA 19605 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 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 clinical record review, facility docmentation review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that safety interventions were in place to prevent falls for one of eight sampled residents. (Resident 1) Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included dementia, congestive heart failure, and muscle weakness. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident had cognitive impairment and was dependent on staff assistance to roll left and right in bed. Review of the care plan revealed that two staff were to assist with all care. Review of facility documentation dated December 28, 2023, revealed that Resident 1 rolled out of bed during incontinence care while being assisted by one staff member. In an interview on January 3, 2024, at 1:16 p.m., the Administrator confirmed that the required number of two staff members was not used to provide incontinence care to the resident. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395477 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 3, 2024 survey of LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT?

This was a inspection survey of LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT on January 3, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAURELDALE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENT on January 3, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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