F 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policy and clinical records and facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was
determined that the facility failed to fully investigate an incident with injury of unknown origin for one of 18
residents reviewed (Resident R15).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of a facility policy entitled Investigating Injuries dated 2/20/24, revealed that an Injury of unknown
source is defined as an injury that meets both of the following conditions:
a.
The source of the injury was not observed by any person or the injury could not be explained by the
resident; and
b.
The injury is suspicious because of:
(1)
The extent of the injury
The policy also indicated with the help of the staff and management, the investigator will compile a list of all
personnel, including consultants, contract employees, visitors, family members, etc., who have had contact
with the resident during the past 48 hours.
Review of Resident R15's clinical record revealed an admission date of 1/04/24, with diagnoses that
included fractured left hip, pressure ulcer left heel, and atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm).
Review of Resident R15's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS-periodic assessment of resident care needs),
assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Resident R15 was cognitively impaired and his/her transfer status
was an extensive assist, two-person physical assist.
Review of a Physical Therapy Treatment Encounter Note dated 3/14/24, revealed Resident R15 was a
maximal assist of two for standing. During an interview on 4/4/24, at 10:35 a.m. the Director of Physical
Therapy Employee E1 confirmed Resident R15 was a maximal assist of two for all transfers.
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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
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395594
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oil City Nursing and Rehab
1293 Grandview Road
Oil City, PA 16301
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0610
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of a nurse's note dated 3/19/24, at 1:18 p.m. by Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) revealed that
Resident R15 had increased pain, bruising and swelling to the left lower extremity, physician notified, and
orders received for x-ray of left foot and ankle. Nursing note written by Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E2
at 5:02 p.m. for x-ray results revealed acute bimalleolar fracture deformity of the left ankle, orders received
to send Resident R15 to the emergency room.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of the Employee Witness Statement Form written on 3/19/24, by Nursing Assistant (NA) Employee
E3 revealed that he/she had transferred Resident R15 on 3/17/24, using the sit-to-stand lift in the shower
area with only an assist of one.
Review of the Employee Witness Statement Form written on 3/19/24, by NA Employee E4 revealed that
he/she was providing care at 8:45 a.m. on 3/18/24, and noticed a bruise on Resident R15's ankle.
Review of the Employee Witness Statement Form written by the ADON on 3/22/24, revealed that NA
Employee E5 was providing care for Resident R15's roommate with the curtain closed and stated that NA
employee E6 transferred Resident R15 from chair to bed alone using the sit-to-stand lift. When NA
Employee E5 finished caring for the roommate, he/she helped NA Employee E6 with care for Resident R15
who was in bed at this time.
Review of the Employee Witness Statement form written on 3/19/24, by NA Employee E6 revealed that
he/she transferred Resident R15 into bed with assist of two at approximately 7:15 p.m. and that around
9:55 p.m. Resident R15 wanted out of bed due to foot pain. NA Employee E6 indicated that he/she would
inform the nurse regarding the resident's complaint of pain. During an interview on 4/4/24, at 2:45 p.m. NA
Employee E6 indicated that he/she transferred Resident R15 from chair to bed using assist of two but could
not recall who assisted and NA Employee E6 could also not recall whom he/she notified of Resident R15's
complaint of foot pain.
Review of Resident R15's clinical record revealed no documentation regarding the resident's complaint of
foot pain or any bruising until 3/19/24, at 1:55 p.m.
The only other statements in the investigation were written by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7
who worked the day shift on 3/18/24 and the NA Employee E8 who had never gotten the resident out of
bed since the resident's admission.
Review of an incident report dated 3/19/24, at 1:21 p.m. revealed that Resident R15 complained of left
lower leg pain and had bruising. The resident had no falls or incidents of rolling out of bed. Resident R15
was cognitively impaired and unable to state how the injury happened.
Review of an x-ray completed at the hospital on 3/19/24, revealed an acute bimalleolar fracture deformity of
the left ankle.
Review of information submitted by the facility dated 3/19/24, identified that Resident R15 was identified as
a two-person assist with transfers; investigation with staff and resident revealed no inconsistencies of how
care was provided, and staff witness statements did not indicate where or how the injury occurred.
Review of Resident R15's clinical record and documentation of incident investigation lacked evidence that a
full investigation was completed. The information lacked statements from all staff working during the
timeframe when the alleged incident may have occurred from 3/17/24 until 3/19/24, at 1:55
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395594
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oil City Nursing and Rehab
1293 Grandview Road
Oil City, PA 16301
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 0610
p.m. when Resident R15's left lower leg had bruising and swelling documented.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
During an interview on 4/5/2024, at 9:45 a.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the
investigation completed on Resident R15's incident with injury of unknown origin was incomplete and had
inconsistent statements that should have been further investigated. The NHA also confirmed that the
investigation should have been more thorough with additional staff witness statements.
Residents Affected - Few
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395594
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oil City Nursing and Rehab
1293 Grandview Road
Oil City, PA 16301
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policy, clinical records, and facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined
that the facility failed to implement appropriate safety measures in a manner that protected a resident from
injury of unknown origin and resulted in actual harm when the resident received an ankle fracture that
required medical treatment at a hospital for one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident R15).
Findings include:
Review of a facility policy entitled Investigating Injuries dated 2/20/24, revealed that an Injury of unknown
source is defined as an injury that meets both of the following conditions:
a.
The source of the injury was not observed by any person or the injury could not be explained by the
resident; and
b.
The injury is suspicious because of:
(1)
The extent of the injury
The policy also indicated with the help of the staff and management, the investigator will compile a list of all
personnel, including consultants, contract employees, visitors, family members, etc., who have had contact
with the resident during the past 48 hours.
Review of facility policy entitled Lifting Machine, Using a Mechanical dated 2/20/24, indicated that at least
two staff are needed to safely move a resident with a mechanical lift.
Review of the Job Description Nurse Aide (NA) revealed that the nurse aide will provide quality routine daily
nursing care to residents according to the residents' care plan.
Review of Resident R15's clinical record revealed an admission date of 1/04/24, with diagnoses that
included fractured left hip, pressure ulcer left heel, and atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm).
Review of Resident R15's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS-periodic assessment of resident care needs),
assessment dated [DATE], revealed that Resident R15 was cognitively impaired and his/her transfer status
was an extensive assist, two-person physical assist.
Review of a Physical Therapy Treatment Encounter Note dated 3/14/24, revealed Resident R15 was a
maximal assist of two for standing. During an interview on 4/4/24, at 10:35 a.m. with the Director of Physical
Therapy Employee E1 confirmed Resident R15 was a maximal assist of two for all transfers.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395594
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oil City Nursing and Rehab
1293 Grandview Road
Oil City, PA 16301
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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident R15's physician's orders dated 3/15/24, revealed an order for extensive assist times
two, stand and pivot for transfers and showers. The physician orders lacked any orders for the use of any
mechanical lift.
Review of a nurse's note dated 3/19/24, at 1:18 p.m. by Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) revealed that
Resident R15 had increased pain, bruising and swelling to the left lower extremity, physician notified, and
orders received for x-ray of left foot and ankle. Nursing note written by Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E2
at 5:02 p.m. x-ray results revealed acute bimalleolar fracture deformity of the left ankle, orders received to
send Resident R15 to the emergency room.
Review of the Employee Witness Statement Form written on 3/19/24, by NA Employee E3 revealed that
he/she had transferred Resident R15 on 3/17/24, using the sit-to-stand mechanical lift in the shower area
with only an assist of one.
Review of the Employee Witness Statement Form written on 3/19/24, by NA Employee E4 revealed that
he/she was providing care at 8:45 a.m. on 3/18/24, and noticed a bruise on Resident R15's ankle.
Review of the Employee Witness Statement Form written by the ADON on 3/22/24, revealed that NA
Employee E5 was providing care for Resident R15's roommate with the curtain closed and stated that NA
employee E6 transferred Resident R15 from chair to bed alone using the sit-to-stand mechanical lift. When
NA Employee E5 finished caring for the roommate he/she helped NA Employee E6 with care for Resident
R15 who was in bed at that time.
Review of the Employee Witness Statement form written on 3/19/24, by NA Employee E6 revealed that
he/she transferred Resident R15 into bed with assist of two at approximately 7:15 p.m. and that around
9:55 p.m. Resident R15 wanted out of bed due to foot pain, NA Employee E6 indicated that he/she would
inform the nurse regarding the resident's complaint of pain. During an interview on 4/4/24, at 2:45 p.m. NA
Employee E6 indicated that he/she transferred Resident R15 from chair to bed using an assist of two but
could not recall who assisted and NA Employee E6 could also not recall whom he/she notified of Resident
R15's complaint of foot pain.
Review of Resident R15's clinical record revealed no documentation regarding the resident's complaint of
foot pain or any bruising until 3/19/24, at 1:55 p.m.
The only other statements in the investigation were written by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E7
who worked the day shift on 3/18/24 and the NA Employee E8 who had never gotten the resident out of
bed since the resident's admission.
Review of an incident report dated 3/19/24, at 1:21 p.m. revealed that Resident R15 complained of left
lower leg pain and had bruising. The resident had no falls or incidents of rolling out of bed. Resident is
cognitively impaired and unable to state how the injury happened.
Review of an x-ray completed at the hospital on 3/19/24, revealed an acute bimalleolar fracture deformity of
the left ankle.
Review of information submitted by the facility dated 3/19/24, identified that Resident R15 is identified as a
two-person assist with transfers. Investigation with staff and resident revealed no inconsistencies of how
care was provided, and staff witness statements did not indicate where or how the injury occurred.
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395594
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/05/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oil City Nursing and Rehab
1293 Grandview Road
Oil City, PA 16301
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 - Actual harm
Review of Resident R15's clinical record and documentation of incident investigation lacked evidence that a
full investigation was completed. The information lacked statements from all staff working during the
timeframe when the alleged incident may have occurred from 3/17/24 until 3/19/24, at 1:55 p.m. when
Resident R15's left lower leg had bruising and swelling documented.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 4/5/2024, at 9:45 a.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the
investigation completed on Resident R15's incident with injury of unknown origin was incomplete and had
inconsistent statements that should have been further investigated. The NHA also confirmed that the
investigation did not reveal how Resident R15 sustained an ankle fracture and there was no physician's
order for a sit-to-stand lift.
The facility failed to provide safety measures that resulted in actual harm of an ankle fracture to Resident
R15.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3)(e)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
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