F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
Based on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to timely
consult with the physician regarding a significant weight gain displayed by one resident out of 20 sampled
(Resident 55).
Findings include:
A review of facility policy titled Nutrition (Impaired)/Unplanned Weight Loss-Clinical Protocol last reviewed
by the facility June 12, 2024, revealed that the staff will report to the physician significant weight gains or
losses or any abrupt or persistent change from baseline appetite or food intake.
A review of facility policy titled Weight Assessment and Intervention last reviewed by the facility June 12.
2024, revealed that any weight change of 5% or more since the last weight assessment is retaken the next
day for confirmation.
A review of the clinical record revealed that Resident 55 was admitted into the facility on January 19, 2024,
with diagnoses to include acute systolic congestive heart failure (weakness of the heart that leads to
build-up of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissues) and the presence of a cardiac pacemaker
(device implanted in our body to deliver electrical impulses to your heart to help your heartbeat at a normal
rate and rhythm).
A review of the resident's weight record revealed that the resident weighed 127 pounds on May 29, 2024.
On May 30, 2024, it was noted the resident weighed 135.8 pounds. The resident had an 8.8-pound weight
gain in one day, which was a 6.48% weight gain. No re-weight was retaken the next day as per policy.
Review of a nutrition note dated May 31, 2024, at 10:17 AM the dietitian indicated that the resident's
weights were reviewed with weight fluctuations noted. MD made aware of the daily weights on 5/29/24.
Notify MD if 5-pound weight gain in 7 days is noted. Will continue to monitor for significant change.
However, there was no documented evidence that the physician was notified of the resident's significant
weight gain recorded on May 30, 2024. The was no documented evidence that a re-weight was retaken the
next day as per policy to confirm the signifcant weight change.
Interview with the facility Dietitian on June 26, 2024, at 1:55 PM confirmed that the facility failed to timely
notify the physician of the resident's significant weight gain recorded on May 30, 2024.
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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.
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Mountain Top, PA 18707
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Residents Affected - Few
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F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop
and implement a person-centered comprehensive care plan to meet the needs of three out of 20 residents
sampled (Residents 53, 55 and 64)
Findings including:
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 53 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to
include congestive heart failure (weakness of the heart that leads to build-up of fluid in the lungs and
surrounding body tissues), chronic atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat), implantable cardiac pacemaker
(device implanted in our body to deliver electrical impulses to your heart to help your heartbeat at a normal
rate and rhythm), peripheral vascular disease (a circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels
reduce blood flow to the limbs), and an open wound on the left ankle.
An Admission/readmission V2 form dated May 4, 2024, Section J: Cardiovascular Evaluation: Devices,
indicated that a pacemaker was present upon the resident's readmission to the facility.
Review of Resident 53's Wound Assessment Report dated June 26, 2024, revealed the resident was
receiving wound treatment for the following wounds: a left ankle arterial wound, a left medial foot arterial
wound, and a right shin venous wound.
The resident's current plan of care, in effect at the time of the survey ending June 28, 2024, failed to include
any reference to the presence of, or the care for, the resident's implantable pacemaker. The care plan also
failed to identify the resident's multiple arterial and venous bilateral lower extremity wounds and treatment.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to
include acute systolic congestive heart failure, and the presence of a cardiac pacemaker.
An Admission/readmission Evaluation V2 form dated January 19, 2024, Section I: Cardiovascular, indicated
that a pacemaker was present upon the resident's admission to the facility.
A review of the resident's current plan of care, in effect at the time of the survey, identified the Resident 55
had an impaired cardiovascular status due to atherosclerotic heart disease, hypertension, and heart value
replacement. The facility failed to identify the presence of, or the care for, the resident's implantable cardiac
pacemaker on the resident's current plan of care.
Clinical record review revealed Resident 64 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis to include
history of venous thrombosis and embolism (blood clots in the deep veins).
Resident 64's clinical record revealed a physician's order dated November 23, 2023, for TED
(Thrombo-Embolic Deterrent - anti; on in the AM, off at HS (hours of sleep) every day and evening shift for
edema.
A review of the resident's current plan of care, in effect at the time of the survey, revealed that
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185 South Mountain Boulevard
Mountain Top, PA 18707
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F 0656
the resident's care plan failed to identify the resident's daily use of TED compression stockings.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Interview with the Director of Nursing on June 26, 2024, at approximately 2:15 PM confirmed the facility
failed to ensure that comprehensive care plans were developed in manner to meet the resident's medical
and treatment needs.
Residents Affected - Some
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Mountain Top, PA 18707
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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 observation, review of clinical records, and resident and staff interview it was determined that the
facility failed to provide services consistent with professional standards of practice by failing to follow
physician orders for bowel protocol for one resident (Resident 75) to promote normal bowel activity to the
extent practicable and failed to follow physician orders for the consistent application of a prescribed
therapeutic measure, compression stockings, for one resident of 20 sampled (Resident 64).
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians {The American Academy of Family Physicians is
one of the largest medical organizations in the US founded to promote the science and art of family
medicine} the primary goal of constipation management should be symptom improvement, and the
secondary goal should be the passage of soft, formed stool without straining at least three times per week).
A review of the clinical record revealed that Resident 75 had physician orders, initially dated March 8, 2021,
for the following bowel regimen:
- Milk of Magnesia (MOM) Suspension 400 mg/5 ml (Magnesium Hydroxide), give 30 ml by mouth as
needed for constipation if no BM in 3 days. Give MOM 30 cc on 3-11 shift during 1st med pass.
-Dulcolax Suppository (Bisacodyl), inset 1 suppository rectally as needed for constipation if no BM by
morning of 4th day. Give 1 suppository on last rounds 11-7 shift.
-Fleet Enema 7-19 gm/118 ml (Sodium Phosphates), insert 1 applicatorful rectally as needed for
constipation if suppository ineffective on day 4, and no BM, give fleet enema on 7-3 shift on day 4. If
ineffective notify MD.
Resident 75's clinical record contained a nursing note dated March 13, 2024, 1407 hours (2:07 PM)
indicating that the resident had no bowel movement (BM) for 6 days. The resident's abdomen was firm,
non-distended with hypoactive bowel sounds, no pain. MD, RP aware. A new physician order was noted to
obtain Kidney-Ureter-Bladder (KUB) study.
Nursing documentation dated March 13, 2024, 2020 hours (8:20 PM) revealed that resident had large BM
this shift.
Review of Resident 75's Documentation Survey Report v2 for March 2024 revealed staff documented n,
and also multiple blank entries regarding the resident's bowel activity. Interview with Employee 1, ADON, on
June 27, 2024, at approximately 8:30 AM, confirmed that the blanks indicated the task had not been
completed or that staff failed to document; and that n indicates no bowel movement occurred.
The Documentation Survey Report v2 for March 2024, revealed that Resident 75 did not have a bowel
movement on March 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 2024.
Review of Resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for March 2024, revealed no documented
evidence that nursing administered the prescribed bowel protocol during the time period without a bowel
movement to promote bowel activity.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
185 South Mountain Boulevard
Mountain Top, PA 18707
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F 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on June 27, 2024, at approximately 9:50 AM, the
DON was unable to provide evidence that physician ordered bowel protocol was followed for Resident 75
during the period without bowel activity stated above, nor evidence of timely physician notification.
A review of Resident 64's clinical record revealed a physician's order dated November 23, 2023, for the
application of TED (Thrombo-Embolic Deterrent - anti-embolism stockings for the legs to help prevent blood
clots) to RLE (right lower extremity); on in the AM, off at HS (hours of sleep) every day and evening shift for
edema.
Observation of Resident 64 in her room on June 25, 2024, at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM, June 26, 2024, at
10:22 AM, and June 27, 2024, at 12:35 PM revealed that the resident was not wearing a TED stocking on
her RLE as ordered at the time of each observation.
Interview with Employee 2 (registered nurse) on June 27, 2024, at 12:35 PM, verified that Resident 64 had
a physician's order for a TED stocking to her RLE for edema. Employee 2 confirmed that the resident was
not wearing a TED stocking on her RLE at the time observed.
During an interview on June 27, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM, the Nursing Home Administrator
confirmed that the staff had not followed the physician order for the application and removal of the physician
prescribed TED compression stocking for management of edema.
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F 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of clinical records and select facility policy and staff interview, it was determined that the facility
failed to accurately and consistently assess residents' nutritional status and parameters and timely
implement measures to prevent continued weight loss for two of three residents sampled (Resident 75, and
51)
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy entitled Weight Assessment and Intervention, and Nutrition
(impaired)/Unplanned Weight Loss - Clinical Protocol last reviewed by the facility on June 12, 2024, states
staff will report to the physician significant weight gains or losses or any abrupt or persistent change from
baseline appetite or food intake. Any weight change of 5 % or more since the last weight assessment is
retaken the next day for confirmation. If the weight is verified, nursing will immediately notify the dietician in
writing. The threshold for significant unplanned and undesired weight loss will be based on the following
criteria; 1 month - 5 % weight loss is significant, greater than 5 % is severe, 3 months - 7.5 % weight loss is
significant, greater than 7.5 % is severe, 6 months - 10 % weight loss is significant, greater than 10 % is
severe.
Review of Resident 75's clinical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE],
with diagnoses that included hypertension, atherosclerotic heart disease, cognitive communication deficit,
and vascular dementia.
The resident's quarterly Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS - a federally mandated standardized
assessment completed at specific times to identify resident care needs) dated April 19, 2024, revealed that
Section K - Swallowing/Nutritional Status, question K0300 weight loss, loss of 5 % or more in the last
month or loss of 10 % or more in last 6 months, was answered with 0 - no or unknown.
The resident's weight record revealed the following recorded weights:
December 3, 2023 (12:14 PM) - 185.6 lbs
January 3, 2024 (2:36 PM) - 185.8 lbs
February 3, 2024 (1:58 PM) - 184.2 lbs
March 3, 2024 (1:48 PM) - 169.6 lbs weight loss (7.93 %) in 29 days.
March 3, 2024 (2:27 PM) - 169.6 lbs
March 17, 2024 (1:23 PM) - 172.8 lbs weight loss (6.19 %) in 43 days.
April 3, 2024 (2:33 PM) - 175.0 lbs
May 3, 2024 (1:33 PM) - 174.2 lbs
June 12, 2024 (12:10 PM) - 183.6 lbs
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185 South Mountain Boulevard
Mountain Top, PA 18707
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June 20, 2024 (2:04 PM) - 180.6 lbs
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The above weight record noted on March 3, 2024, both weights had a single line drawn through them on
March 19, 2024, with a notation of re-weighed made by the facility's dietitian
Residents Affected - Some
Interview with the facility dietitian on June 26, 2024, at approximately 1:50 PM, revealed that the dietitian
stated the reason for the lines drawn through the documented weights was that a re-weight was obtained
and that she had stricken the previous weights. However, she confirmed that the weights obtained on
March 3, 2024, were obtained twice, at different times, by two different staff members confirming the weight
obtained was 169.6 lbs.
Resident 75 lost a total of 14.6 lbs. or 7.93 % of body weight in 29 days (February 3, to March 3, 2024), and
lost 11.4 lbs. or 6.19 % of body weight in 43 days (February 3, to March 17, 2024).
A review of a nutrition note (Nutrition Quarterly assessment) dated April 19, 2024, at 7:29 AM, indicated
that the resident continued with 51-100% meal intake with some variability and typically accepts snacks.
Most recent weight (April 3 - 175.0 lbs) reflects stability for 30, 90, 180 days with slight decline in weight
noted - PO (by mouth) intake remains good. No edema noted. Continue diet as ordered, honor food
preferences. Will continue to monitor for changes in nutrition status and need for interventions. The entry
failed to reflect the resident's significant weight loss in March 2024.
Although there was a nutrition note (Nutrition Quarterly assessment) dated April 19, 2024, at 7:29 AM, it
failed to identify the residents significant weight loss in March 2024.
A review of a nutrition note dated June 19, 2024, at 10:38 AM, noted that the resident's had a weight
warning, on June 12, 2024, with a weight change over 30 days. Significant weight gain of 10 Ibs/5.7% in 30
days. Physician and responsible party (RP) aware of weight change.
Current physician orders dated June 19, 2024, were noted for weekly weights x 4 (weeks) to be completed
on the day shift, every Thursday.
Interview with the facility dietitian on June 26, 2024, at approximately 1:50 PM, confirmed she did not
identify resident's significant weight loss in March 2024, nor develop and implement any nutritional support
measures, or notify the physician and resident representative at that time.
Review of Resident 51's clinical record revealed admission to the facility on October 31, 2023, with
diagnoses that included diabetes.
The resident's weight record revealed the following recorded weights:
12/27/2023 142.4 lbs
1/9/2024 137.2 lbs 7.4% 30 days
1/23/2024 137.8 lbs
1/30/2024 136.0 lbs
2/6/2024 131.0 lbs
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2/20/2024 129.6 lbs 5.8% 30 days
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
2/27/2024 128.8 lbs
3/5/2024 127.0 lbs
Residents Affected - Some
3/12/2024 128.0 lbs
4/5/2024 134.0 lbs
4/8/2024 135.0 lbs
4/22/2024 136.6 lbs
4/29/2024 136.0 Lbs
5/6/2024 133.0 lbs 10.7% 180 days
The resident's plan of care for nutrition initiated November 1, 2023, revealed the resident had a history of
weight loss, had increased nutrient needs and varied intakes, with the goal that Resident will not have a
significant weight change (gain or loss) through the next review. Interventions planned dated September 18,
2023, were to assist with meals as needed, monitor intake as needed, monitor weights and labs as
available, notify MD of any significant weight changes as needed. No new interventions were noted on
Resident 51's care plan since initiation of care plan on November 1, 2023, despite the resident's weight
loss.
Clinical record review revealed that the resident was receiving sugar free Healthshakes three times a day
with meals, but this intervention was not included on the resident's care plan.
Resident 51 had continued weight loss continuing through time of survey ending June 28, 2024.
Resident 51's weight on May 6, 2024, showed a continued weight loss in 180 days of 10.7%. Review of
dietary progress notes and nutritional assessments revealed the dietitian did not address the resident's
weight loss noted until May 14, 2024.
There was no evidence at the time of the survey ending June 28, 2024, that the facility had timely identified
and acted upon the resident's significant weight loss and developed and implemented nutritional support
measures to maintain acceptable nutritional parameters. There was no documented evidence that the
resident's physician or representative were notified of the weight loss.
Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), on June 26, 2024, at approximately 2:15 PM,
confirmed that the facility was unable to demonstrate the dietitian had identified the above residents' weight
loss and timely implemented measures to maintain acceptable nutritional parameters.
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F 0697
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a
review of select facility policy and clinical records and resident and staff interviews it was determined that
the facility repeatedly failed to provide person centered pain management consistent with professional
standards of quality by failing to ensure that licensed nurses timely administered a resident's pain
medication as scheduled for one of 20 residents reviewed (Resident 64).
Residents Affected - Some
Findings included:
According to the Pennsylvania Code, Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, State Board of
Nursing, 21.11 (a)(1)(2)(4) indicates that the registered nurse was to carry out nursing care actions that
promote, maintain, and restore the well-being of individuals.
A review of facility policy titled: Medication Administration last reviewed by the facility on June 12, 2024,
indicated that medications are administered within one hour of their prescribed time.
Clinical record review revealed Resident 64 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis to include
rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of muscle tissue that leads to the release of muscle fiber contents into the
blood), unsteadiness on feet, falls, and history of venous thrombosis and embolism (blood clots in the deep
veins).
A physician's order dated May 14, 2024, was noted for the application of Lidocaine External Patch 4%
(Lidocaine). Apply to lower back topically one time a day for pain management and remove per schedule.
A review of Resident 64's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for June 2024, revealed that the
resident was prescribed the Lidocaine External Patch and scheduled to receive the pain patch at 9:00 AM
and for the pain patch to be removed at 9:00 PM daily.
During an interview with Resident 64 on June 25, 2024, at 11:30 PM, she reported that nursing staff are
frequently late in administering the pain patch to her lower back. She stated that she is scheduled to
receive the pain patch at 9:00 AM but staff sometimes don't put it on until noon. I can't wait that long, I'm in
so much pain. She further reported that she currently does not have the pain patch on because the nurse
told her this morning that she would come back later to apply it but had yet to return.
Interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) on June 25, 2024, at 11:50 AM confirmed that
Resident 64 is scheduled to receive the Lidocaine pain patch to her lower back at 9:00 AM. The ADON
confirmed, through observation in the presence of the surveyor, that the resident did not have the Lidocaine
pain patch on her lower back as ordered.
Further review of the resident's MAR for June 2024, indicated that on the following dates the Lidocaine
External Patch for pain was administered one hour or more beyond the physician prescribed 9:00 AM
administration time:
June 4, 2024
10:11 AM
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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
395542
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/28/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
185 South Mountain Boulevard
Mountain Top, PA 18707
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
June 5, 2024
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
10:16 AM
June 6, 2024
Residents Affected - Some
12:05 PM
June 7, 2024
10:43 AM
June 8, 2024
10:11 AM
June 10, 2024
10:30 AM
June 11, 2024
10:15 AM
June 13, 2024
11:58 AM
June 17, 2024
10:59 AM
June 25, 2024
12:01 PM
Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on June 26, 2024, at approximately 2:10 PM confirmed that
the late medication pain administration is not consistent with the professional standards for pain
management.
28 Pa. Code 211.10 (a)(c)(d) Resident care policies
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services
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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
395542
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
06/28/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
185 South Mountain Boulevard
Mountain Top, PA 18707
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 0755
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a
licensed pharmacist.
Based on review of select facility policy and controlled drug records, observation, and staff interview, it was
determined that the facility failed to implement pharmacy procedures for the reconciliation of controlled
drugs on two of two medication carts reviewed (Med cart A, and D).
Finding include:
A review of facility policy entitled Controlled Substances last reviewed by the facility on June 12, 2024,
states that at the end of each shift: controlled medications are counted at the end of each shift. The nurse
coming on duty and the nurse going off duty determine the count together. Any discrepancies in the
controlled substance count are documented and reported to the director of nursing (DON) services
immediately.
An observation of the medication pass on June 26, 2024, at approximately 8:50 AM, revealed Employee 1
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), working the Medication Cart A. A review of a document entitled Narcotic
Sheet/Card Count, identified by Employee 1 (LPN), as the change of shift controlled count sheet for June
2024, for the A medication cart revealed that the on-coming nurse and/or off-going nurse failed to sign the
sheets during shift change on the following dates to verify completion of the task to count the controlled
drugs in the respective medication cart on June 18, 23, and 24, 2024.
Interview with Employee 1 (LPN), on June 26, 2024, at approximately 8:53 AM, confirmed the observation
and acknowledged the licensed nurses are expected sign the count verification at change of shift.
An observation of the medication pass on June 26, 2024, at approximately 9:15 AM, revealed Employee 2
Registered Nurse (RN), working the Medication Cart D. A review of a document entitled Narcotic
Sheet/Card Count, identified by Employee 2 (RN), as the change of shift controlled count sheet for June
2024, for the D medication cart, revealed that the on-coming nurse and/or off-going nurse failed to sign the
sheets during shift change on the following dates to verify completion of the task to count the controlled
drugs in the respective medication cart on June 21, and 24, 2024.
Interview with Employee 2 (RN), on June 26, 2024, at approximately 9:17 AM, confirmed the observation
and acknowledged the licensed nurses are expected sign the count verification at change of shift to
account for the controlled drugs.
Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on June 26, 2024, at approximately 12:00 PM, confirmed that
it is his expectation that nursing staff signs the Control Substance logs, at change of shift to demonstrate
that they completed the counts of the controlled drugs to timely identify any discrepancies.
28 Pa. Code 211.19(a)(1)(k) Pharmacy services
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(3)(5) Nursing services
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