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Inspection visit

Inspection

John J Kane Regional Center-RoCMS #3956061 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on review of facility policy, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement infection prevention and control monitoring policies for Respiratory Precautions for one of three residents (Resident R1), failed to prevent cross contamination by having dirty linens on the floor for one of eight residents (Resident R1), failed to maintain sanitary commodes in bathrooms for three of eight residents (Residents R2, R3, and R5), and failed to ensure floor mats were clean for four of eight residents (Residents R4, R6, R7, and R8). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the CDC (Center for Disease Control) Fact Sheet Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) When Caring for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Covid-19 indicated doffing - (taking off the gear) Remove gloves and gown. Healthcare Personnel may now exit patient room. Next, remove face shield or goggles and remove and discard respirator. Perform hand hygiene after removing the respirator and applying a new one. Review of the facility policy Cleaning and Preventative Maintenance, Resident Rooms and Equipment dated 1/2/25, indicated it is the facility's policy to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable environment. This policy is part of the facility's overall Infection Prevention and Control Program. Review of the facility provided Precaution List dated January 2025, indicated the 3East unit had three residents in Respiratory Precautions for either being covid positive or still symptomatic of respiratory illness. During an interview on the 3 East unit, on 1/14/25, at 9:42 a.m. the following staff were asked what PPE was required with a Respiratory Precaution resident? Staff present were Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E1, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E2, LPN Employee E3, and LPN Employee E4. The response was appropriate until the doffing (removal) of the N95 respirator. The group indicated staff should remove the N95 mask inside the Respiratory Precautions room along with the other PPE (gown, gloves, and goggles/face shield), not immediately outside the room as required, and performing hand hygiene before donning (applying) a new N95. Interview on 1/14/25, at 9:44 a.m. RN Employee E1 indicated she was unaware of this practice and inquired if it was new. Observations during a tour of the 3 East unit on 1/14/25, at 10:10 indicated the following: -Resident R1 in 386W had a Precautions sign on the door. Inside the room across from the foot of (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: 395606 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 395606 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/14/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE John J Kane Regional Center-Ro 110 McIntyre Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 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 0880 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm the bed was a pile of soiled linens on the floor and under the sink by the door entrance had a pile of soiled linens on the floor. -Resident R2 in 385D had dried specs of brown substance in the toilet bowl and on the outside of the commode. Residents Affected - Few -Resident R3 in 392W had dried brown substance at the base of the commode. Interview during a tour with LPN Employee E2 confirmed the findings above for Resident R1, R2 and R3. Observations during a tour of the 2 East unit on 1/14/25, at 11:22 a.m. indicated the following: -Resident R4 in 293W had floor mats (placed on floor beside bed to prevent fall injuries) covered in debris. Interview on 1/14/25, at 11:24 a.m. Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E5 confirmed the floor mat for Resident R4 was not clean. Further observations during a tour of the 2 East unit on 1/14/25, at 11:30 a.m. indicated the following: -Resident R5 in 284W's bathroom commode had brown substance at the base and front edge of the toilet bowl. -Resident R6 in 281D floor mat along with the underside of the bed frame was caked with a thick layer of dried food substance. Interview during a tour with LPN Employee E6 confirmed the findings above for Resident R5 and R6. Continued observations during a tour of the 2 East unit on 1/14/25, at 11:35 a.m. indicated the following: -Resident R7 in 271W floor mat dirty with dirt and dried smudges over the surface. -Resident R8 in 270W floor mat dirty with dirt and dried smudges over the surface. Interview on 1/14/25, at 11:36 a.m. NA Employee E7 confirmed the findings above for Resident R7 and R8. Interview on 1/14/25, at 2:30 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed the facility failed to implement infection prevention and control monitoring policies for Respiratory Precautions for one of three residents (Resident R1), failed to prevent cross contamination by having dirty linens on the floor for one of eight residents (Resident R1), failed to maintain sanitary commodes in bathrooms for three of eight residents (Residents R2, R3, and R5), and failed to ensure floor mats were clean for four of eight residents (Residents R4, R6, R7, and R8). 28 Pa Code: 201.14 (a) Responsibility of licensee. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395606 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 395606 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/14/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE John J Kane Regional Center-Ro 110 McIntyre Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 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 0880 28 Pa Code: 201.18 (b)(1) Management. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 28 Pa Code: 201.20 (a)(c) Staff development. 28 Pa. Code: 211.10 (d) Resident care policies. Residents Affected - Few 28 Pa. Code: 211.12 (d)(1)(2)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395606 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 14, 2025 survey of John J Kane Regional Center-Ro?

This was a inspection survey of John J Kane Regional Center-Ro on January 14, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at John J Kane Regional Center-Ro on January 14, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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