F 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman,
before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a
transfer notice to a representative of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Division for three of
three residents (Residents R1, R2, and R3).
Findings include:
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of Resident R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set, periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated
9/21/24, indicated diagnoses of hypertension, anemia (too little iron in the body causing fatigue), and
atherosclerotic heart disease (build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery
walls).
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R1 was transferred to the hospital on 8/30/24 and returned
to the facility on 8/31/24.
Review of Resident R1's clinical record indicated the facility failed to include documented evidence that the
facility provided a written transportation notification to the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman for the
hospitalization on 8/30/24.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of Resident R2's MDS dated [DATE], indicated diagnoses of osteoporosis (condition when the
bones become brittle and fragile), obstructive sleep apnea (disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly
stop and start during sleep), and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R2 was transferred to the hospital on 9/20/24 and has not
returned to facility.
Review of Resident R2's clinical record indicated the facility failed to include documented evidence that the
facility provided a written transportation notification to the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman for the
hospitalization on 9/20/24.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of Resident R3's MDS dated [DATE], indicated diagnoses of hypertension, arthritis
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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
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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395549
B. Wing
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09/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Sherwood Oaks
100 Norman Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
(inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness), and thyroid disorder (any dysfunction of the
butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck).
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R3 was transferred to the hospital on 9/23/24 and has not
returned to facility.
Residents Affected - Some
Review of Resident R3's clinical record indicated the facility failed to include documented evidence that the
facility provided a written transportation notification to the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman for the
hospitalization on 9/23/24.
During an interview on 9/25/24, at 1:07 p.m. Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) stated, I am not aware of
Ombudsman notification for this.
During an interview on 9/25/24, at 1:15 p.m. NHA confirmed that the facility failed to provide a transfer
notice to a representative of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Division for three of three
residents (Residents R1, R2, and R3).
28 Pa. Code 201.29 (a) (c.3) (2) Resident rights.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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395549
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COMPLETED
09/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sherwood Oaks
100 Norman Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
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(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
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(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
review of facility policy, clinical records, facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to identify a resident's risk for elopement and failed to make certain each resident received
adequate supervision that resulted in an elopement (resident exits to an unsupervised or unauthorized area
without the facility's knowledge) for one resident (Resident R4) and failed to routinely assess residents for
elopement risk for two of five residents reviewed (Resident R5, and R6).
Findings include:
Review of facility policy Elopement Prevention reviewed 2/21/24, indicated that the facility will properly
assess residents and plan their care to prevent accidents related to wandering behavior or elopement. The
admitting nurse will perform an initial evaluation to identify behaviors and collect history. A care plan will be
developed that reflects the potential for elopement and preventative measures. Additionally, upon
admission, readmission, quarterly and as necessary, nurses will complete a Wandering Risk Evaluation.
Review of Resident R4's clinical hospital records from 9/2/24, included a Physical Therapy note that stated
the following: Resident R4 is only requiring supervision with cues from transferring from sitting to standing
and to ambulate (walk, or move about) 150 feet with a wheeled walker.
Review of clinical records from the hospital indicated that Resident R4 was discharged on 9/3/24 to a
skilled nursing facility.
Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
A review Resident R4's Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS-periodic assessment of care needs) dated
9/9/24, included diagnoses of non-Alzheimer's dementia (a group of symptoms that affects memory,
thinking and interferes with daily life), aftercare following joint replacement surgery, and high blood
pressure.
Review of Resident R4's clinical record revealed a Wander Risk Assessment completed on 9/3/24, at 1:43
p.m. which consisted of the following information:
The following questions are to be asked of the resident and/or responsible party upon
admission/reassessment to determine the resident's risk for wandering. If the assessment indicates a yes
to any question, consider initiating/update a care/service plan for wander risk.
1) The resident has attempted to leave a residence or other place unescorted that placed him/her in
danger. No
2) The resident is cognitively impaired with poor decision-making skills (i.e. intermittent confusion, cognitive
deficits or disoriented all the time) and independently ambulatory. No
3) The resident has a history of elopement. No
4) The resident is on medication to manage the wandering behavior. No
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395549
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sherwood Oaks
100 Norman Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
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
5)There has been a recent change in this medication. No
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
6)Resident has verbalized intent to leave the facility. No
7)Resident is wandering/seeking to find spouse or family. No
Residents Affected - Few
8)The resident is wandering aimlessly. No
9) The resident is actively exhibiting exit-seeking behavior. No
If the assessment indicates YES to any question, consider initiating a care plan for elopement risk.
Review of clinical record revealed Resident R4 was not initiated for elopement risk at this time per review of
her care plan.
Review of Resident R4's clinical record revealed a nursing progress note dated 9/3/24, at 10:41 p.m. that
stated the following: Resident self-transfers repeatedly, reminded often to call for assistance. Found out in
hall about 9:15 p.m. by staff. Confusion increases after sundown.
Review of Resident R4's clinical record revealed a nursing progress note dated 9/4/24, at 7:47 a.m. that
stated the following: Reeducated resident to use of call bell related to getting out of bed unassisted.
Review of Resident R4's clinical record revealed a nursing progress note dated 9/5/24, at 10:55 p.m. that
stated the following: Resident walked out of her room by herself with walker asking for help to go to the
bathroom. Resident did not utilize call bell or call for assistance prior to walking out of room. Resident
reminded importance of utilizing call bell when needing assistance. Resident verbalized understanding, but
also has moments of confusion.
Review of Resident R4's clinical record revealed a nursing progress note dated 9/8/24, at 1:47 a.m. that
stated the following: Despite clipping call bell directly to resident's shirt on her chest only several minutes
after this RN (Registered Nurse) left room, resident self-transferred and was found starting to attempt to
ambulate in hall.
Review of Resident R4's clinical record revealed a nursing progress note dated 9/9/24, at 2:04 a.m. that
stated the following: Resident repeatedly unable to remember nursing re-education on fall/safety
precautions and call bell use due to cognitive deficits related to dementia. Despite frequent reminders and
frequent checks with resident to assess toileting needs, resident not using call bell to notify staff of need to
use bathroom. Instead, resident found self-transferring and either waiting in room doorway or attempting to
ambulate down hall with walker instead of using call bell.
Review of documentation provided by the facility on 9/16/24, stated the following in reference to Resident
R4:
[AGE] year-old resident admitted on [DATE] status post right hip replacement admitted on anterior (front)
hip precautions (a set of instructions on how to care for the hip, weight bearing as tolerated, ambulatory
with assist of two people. Resident later upgraded to assist of one on 9/6/24. Resident was determined to
have eloped from the skilled nursing unit at approximately 3:20pm on 9/14/24
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395549
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sherwood Oaks
100 Norman Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
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
after having been assisted to the bathroom and helped to her reclining chair at approximately 3:15 p.m. At
3:30 p.m. staff walked past residents' room and noticed she was not in her room. A systematic search of the
unit and immediate vicinity was conducted. This included checks of all skilled residents' rooms including
bathrooms and shared spaces including day rooms, dining spaces, and nursing stations. Campus security
was alerted when resident was not located immediately. Search expanded to include neighboring spaces
including stairwells, personal care unit, the residents' onsite patio home, lakeside apartments and all
common areas of the health center. Radio communications were established with security and resident's
descriptions was shared. Additional staff from other departments enlisted to participate in search. At 3:58
p.m.Director of Nursing and administrator notified of missing resident. Call placed to family and voicemail
left requesting return call. At approximately 4:10 p.m. family returned the call and were made aware that
resident was last seen at approximately 3:30 p.m. and her current whereabouts are unknown. Family stated
that she is known to frequent main dining room and spaces adjacent to her patio home. Search of these
locations conducted to no avail. Resident found by security walking with rollator (a type of wheeled walker)
near adjacent building. She reports having left the skilled unit in an attempt to 'feed her fish'. Resident
assisted back to skilled nursing. Family made aware of residents return. Doctor updated. Physical
assessment conducted by nursing staff. Resident at baseline. No injury identified.
Description of Follow-up Action: Follow up action included a Wander Risk Assessment which supported the
implementation of a Wanderguard (a device used to alert staff when someone leaves a safe area). This was
placed on the resident's ankle. The residents care plan was reviewed and updated. Resident had a Wander
Risk Assessment conducted at the time of admission on [DATE]. At this time, there were no identified
concerns for wandering behavior. Resident did not ambulate independently, did not demonstrate exit
seeking behavior, and was not on psychoactive medications. Prior to the placement of a Wanderguard
following the elopement event on 9/14/24, measures in place to prevent wandering included resident
residing in a room near the nursing station to support frequent observation. Additionally, the resident was
engaged in group activities and was observed frequently during med pass, meals, activities, during ADL
care to include toileting. To prevent future occurrences of wandering, resident was reassessed for wander
risk. Based on the results of this assessment, a Wanderguard was placed on the resident. Resident was
located at 4:32 p.m. by security ambulating with rollator on the sidewalk near a building across the driveway
from the skilled nursing center. Total time resident's physical whereabouts were unknown was
approximately 1 hour.
During an interview on 9/24/24, at 12:06 p.m. RN Employee E1 stated that she worked on the day of
Resident R4's elopement and had been her nurse earlier that day until her shift was over at approximately
3:00 p.m. RN Employee E1 stated that she was aware that Resident R4 could walk independently as she
had seen her walking in the hallway the day before the elopement. RN Employee E1 stated that the day of
the elopement she had walked Resident R4 to an activity and told Activities Staff to escort her back to her
room after they were done and this was completed as instructed. When RN Employee E1 was asked why
she felt the need to provide Resident R4 with an escort, she replied: I didn ' t trust her to be on her own
because of her cognition, she may not make it back.
During an interview on 9/25/24, at 11:54 a.m. RN Employee E2 stated that Wander Risk Assessments are
completed at admission, re-admission, significant change and reevaluated with increased confusion and
increased ambulation, and quarterly. RN Employee E2 stated that any nurse on the unit is able to complete
a Wander Risk Assessment.
Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395549
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/25/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sherwood Oaks
100 Norman Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
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
A review of the Resident R5's MDS dated [DATE], included diagnoses of anemia (too little iron in the body
causing fatigue), coronary artery disease (damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels), and high
blood pressure.
Further review of Resident R5's clinical record revealed that a quarterly review had been completed on
5/4/24, however there was no accompanying Wander Risk Assessment completed at this time.
Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
A review of the Resident R6's MDS dated [DATE], included diagnoses of diabetes (a metabolic disorder in
which the body has high sugar levels for prolonged periods of time) muscle spasm, and high blood
pressure.
Further review of Resident R6's clinical record revealed that a quarterly review had been completed on
5/24/24, however there was no accompanying Wander Risk Assessment completed at this time.
During an interview on 9/25/24, at 2:19 p.m. Director Nursing confirmed that the facility failed to re-evaluate
Resident R4's elopement risk when Resident R4 was able to demonstrate that she could ambulate
independently and displayed confusion.
During an interview on 9/25/24, at 2:21 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility
failed to identify a resident's risk for elopement and failed to provide adequate supervision for Resident R4
which resulted in an elopement from the facility, and failed to conduct routine Wander Risk Assessments for
two of five residents reviewed (Resident R5, and R6).
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management.
28 Pa. Code 211.10(c)(d) Resident care policies.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(2)(3)(5) Nursing services.
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