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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCMS #3955405 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 5 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 5 Event ID: 395540 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 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395540 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395540 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395540 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 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. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395540 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

5 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.

  • 0756GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F756 - Drug Regimen Review

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0577GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    F577 - The resident has the right to-

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

  • 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.

  • 0697GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F697 - Pain Management

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 20, 2023 survey of Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

This was a inspection survey of Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on November 20, 2023. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Easton Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on November 20, 2023?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity ..."

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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