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Inspection visit

Health inspection

TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDONCMS #3955852 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 0552 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on review of clinical record and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to inform a resident's representative in advance of the proposed care, including the risk and benefits of the prescribed medication for one of three residents (Resident R43). Residents Affected - Few Finding include: Review of the facility's policy, Change of Condition, with a review date of 4/1/25, and 4/1/24, reported that the facility must notify the resident's representative of the change and any changes made to the resident's plan of care and document in the medical record. Assist with any contacts desired between the family, resident, and Physician/CRNP (Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner) within HIPPA guidelines. Attempt to contact the resident representative at frequent intervals, until notified of the change and interventions, and document all attempts to notify resident representative. Review of Resident R43's Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs), dated 4/22/25, indicated diagnoses of traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness (bleeding between the brain and the tissue covering the brain), dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), diabetes (too high or too low of blood sugar), seizures (abnormal activity in the brain that can cause jerking movements, loss of consciousness, blank stares or other symptoms). Further review of the MDS indicated the resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status assessment (BIMS) was 99 indicating the resident has a severe impairment where they can not complete the interview to obtain a value for mental status. Review of prior physician order dated 4/9/25, indicated Ativan 0.5mg Oral Tablet, Give 1 tablet (0.5mg) once a day for anxiety. Review of the physician orders dated 4/18/25, Ativan 0.5mg Oral Tablet, Give 0.5mg in a.m. Give 0.25 mg at bedtime for anxiety. Review of the physician orders dated 4/18/25, revision 4/28/25, Ativan 0.5mg Oral Tablet, Give 0.25 mg at bedtime for anxiety. Review of the physican orders dated 12/20/24, Haldol 2mg/1ml, Give 0.5 ml Oral Solution twice a day. Review of the physician orders dated 3/13/25, Haldol 2mg/1ml, Give 0.5 ml once a day at bedtime, order was discontinued on 3/20/25. (continued on next page) 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 3 Event ID: 395585 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 395585 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/30/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon 8850 Barnes Lake Road North Huntingdon, PA 15642 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 0552 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Review of Resident R43's nurse progress notes April 19, 2025-May 2025 and Psychiatry recommendations from April 2025-May 2025 revealed no evidence that the resident's husband or other representative was notified of the new orders, discussed the advantage and disadvantage of medication decrease and alternative options. During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and the Director of Nursing (DON) on 5/30/25 at 11:22 a.m., confirmed that the facility failed to inform resident's representative in advance of the proposed care, including the risk and benefits of the prescribed medication for Resident R43 as required. 28 Pa Code 201.29(j) Resident Rights. 28 Pa Code 211.10(c) Resident Care policies. 28 Pa Code 211.12(d)(1) Nursing Services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395585 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 395585 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/30/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon 8850 Barnes Lake Road North Huntingdon, PA 15642 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policies, clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that medical records on each resident are complete and accurately documented for one of four residents (Resident R69) A review of the facility policy Administration Procedures For All Medications dated 4/1/25, indicated medications will be administered in a safe and effective manner and after administration document in the MAR (medication administration record) or TAR (treatment administration record) as necessary. A review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R69 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included heart disease, dementia, and asthma. A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 5/13/25, indicated the diagnoses remained current. A review of Resident R69's physician orders dated 1/23/25, indicated to administer oxygen via n/c (nasal cannula) at 4L (liters) per minute continuously every shift. A review of Resident R69's MAR dated May 2025 did not include documentation that the resident received oxygen as ordered on 5/4, 5/9, 5/13, 5/14, 5/15, 5/20, 5/22, 5/23, and 5/27/25. During an interview on 5/28/25 , at 1:45 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the above findings, and the facility failed to make certain that medical records on each resident are complete and accurately documented for Resident R69. 28 Pa. Code: 211.5(f)(g)(h) Clinical records. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395585 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

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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.

  • 0552GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F552 - Planning and Implementing Care

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 30, 2025 survey of TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON?

This was a inspection survey of TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON on May 30, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON on May 30, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."

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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