F 0577
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the most recent
Department of Health survey results were readily accessible to residents and visitors.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
Observation on November 20, 2023, at 12:05 p.m., revealed a sign that indicated that facility reports of past
surveysn were available to review upon request and instructed readers to inquire with the center
Administrator.
In an interview at 12:27 p.m. on November 20, 2023, the Administrator confirmed that survey results were
not kept in a readily accessible location; they were only available upon request and maintained in the
Administrator's office.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
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
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/20/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2600 Northampton Street
Easton, PA 18045
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
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 ensure that
physicians' orders were implemented for two of 35 sampled residents. (Residents 54, 394)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review revelaed that Resident 54 had diagnoses that included adult failure to thrive,
protein-calorie malnutrition, and dementia. A physician's order dated October 24, 2023, directed staff to
administer a medication (midodrine hydrochloride) three times a day for orthostatic hypotension (low blood
pressure when standing, sitting, or lying down). Staff was not to administer the medication if the resident's
systolic blood pressure (SBP) was 140 millimeters mercury (mm/Hg) or higher. Review of Resident 54's
Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that staff administered the medication when the
resident's SBP was above 140 mm/Hg on one occasion in October 2023 and two occasions in November
2023.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 394 had diagnoses that included end stage renal disease and
diabetes. A physician's order dated November 3, 2023, directed staff to administer a medication (midodrine
hydrochloride) two times a day every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for hypotension (low blood pressure).
Staff was not to administer the medication if the resident's SBP was 130 mm/Hg or higher. A review of
Resident 394's MAR revealed that staff administered the medication when the resident's SBP was higher
than 130 mm/Hg two times in November 2023.
In an interview on November 20, 2023, at 10:26 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that the medication
was administered outside the established parameters for Residents 54 and 394.
CFR 483.25 Quality of Care
Previously Cited 05/03/2023
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/20/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2600 Northampton Street
Easton, PA 18045
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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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the
resident's environment was free of accident hazards for one of 35 sampled residents. (Resident 188)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
On November 18, 2023, at 10:35 a.m., 12:48 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., a blood draw needle was observed on
resident 188's overbed table. At these times, Resident 188 was in bed and able to access the blood draw
needle.
In an interview on November 20, 2023, at 12:50 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that a needle
should not be left at bedside.
CFR 483.25(d) Accidents.
Previously cited 01/19/23
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395540
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/20/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2600 Northampton Street
Easton, PA 18045
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 0697
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed
to ensure non-pharmacological interventions were attempted to alleviate pain prior to the administration of
pain medication prescribed on an as needed basis for one of 35 sampled residents. (Resident 89)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy entitled, Pain Management, last reviewed January 10, 2023, revealed that an
individualized, person-centered care plan would be developed for pain and included non-pharmacological,
and pharmacological approaches. Interventions for pain would be monitored for effectiveness.
Documentation would include non-pharmacological interventions and effectiveness.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 89 had diagnoses that included fibromyalgia, anxiety, and
chronic pain. A physicians order dated June 1, 2023, directed staff to administer oxycodone-acetaminophen
every eight hours, as needed for pain rated at four through seven out of ten. Review of Resident 89's
Medication Administration Records (MARs) for October and November of 2023, revealed that staff
administered the medication on two occasions in October and two occasions in November. There was no
evidence that staff attempted non-pharmacological interventions to alleviate pain prior to the administration
of the as needed medication.
In an interview on November 20, 2023, at 1:48 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no
evidence that non-pharmacological interventions were attempted prior to the administration of Resident
89's as needed pain medication.
28 Pa. Code 211.9(a)(1) Pharmacy services.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395540
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/20/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2600 Northampton Street
Easton, PA 18045
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 0756
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart,
following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility
failed to ensure that pharmacy recommendations were acted upon by the physician and maintained in the
resident's clinical record per facility policy for three of 35 sampled residents. (Residents 7, 82, 144)
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy entitled, Medication Regimen Review, last reviewed January 10, 2023, revealed
that the facility should maintain readily available copies of the consultant pharmacists' reports as part of the
resident's permanent record.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 7 had diagnoses that included congestive heart failure and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Review of the monthly medication review revealed that the
pharmacist made recommendations regarding Resident 7's medications on August 26 and September 20,
2023. There was no documented evidence of what the specific recommendations were or that they were
addressed by the physician. On June 20, 2023, the pharmacist recommended an Abnormal Involuntary
Movement Scale (AIMS) assessment. On July 26, 2023, the physican accepted the recommendation for an
AIMS assessment. There was no documented evidence that an AIMS assessment was completed.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 82 had diagnoses that included acute kidney failure and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Review of the monthly medication review revealed that the
pharmacist made recommendations regarding Resident 82's medications on October 18, 2023. There was
no documented evidence of what the specific recommendations were or that they were addressed by the
physician.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 144 had diagnoses that included dementia, anxiety,
restlessness, and agitation. Review of the monthly medication review revealed that the pharmacist made
recommendations regarding Resident 144's medications on September 25, 2023. There was no
documented evidence of what the specific recommendations were or that they were addressed by the
physician.
In an interview on November 20, 2023, at 1:48 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no
evidence of what the specific recommendations were or that the physician acknowledged the
recommendations for Resident 7, 82, and 144. The Director of Nursing also confirmed that no AIMS
assessment was completed for Resident 7 per the pharmacist's recommendation and physician's order.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services.
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