F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
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 the clinical record, facility documentation review, review of policy and procedure, and staff
interviews, it was determined that the facility displayed past non-compliance by failure to implement
appropriate monitoring, supervision, and safety measures to prevent unsafe wandering of a resident
(Resident 1) to an unsupervised area of the facility. This failure resulted in harm to the resident who was
found unresponsive, had an external body temperature of 106 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and transfer to the
hospital where she was intubated (tube inserted into the airway) and placed on a ventilator (a machine that
helps someone breathe when they are unable to do so on their own). This failure placed Resident 1 in an
Immediate Jeopardy situation.
Findings include:
Review of facility policy, titled Wandering and Elopements last revised June 2023, indicated that the facility
will identify residents who are at risk for unsafe wandering and strive to prevent harm while maintaining the
least restrictive environment for the resident. An elopement is defined as when a resident leaves the
premises or a safe area without authorization. The policy also states, If a resident is missing, initiate the
elopement/missing resident emergency procedure.
Review of Resident 1's clinical record on July 14, 2023, revealed diagnoses that included Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD - disease process that causes decreased ability of the lungs to
perform), Bipolar disorder (A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive
lows to manic highs), and history of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI - injury to the brain caused by a motor
vehicle accident in 1987)
Review of Resident 1's Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS- standardized assessment tool that measures
health status in long-term care residents) dated May 18, 2023, revealed the Resident had moderate
cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident 1's elopement/wandering risk assessment dated [DATE], revealed the Resident was not
at risk for elopement, but was coded yes for being cognitively impaired with poor decision-making skills.
Review of Resident 1's current care plan revealed a focus area that was initiated February 14, 2023, for
cognitive/communication loss related to effects of TBI.
Review of information dated July 7, 2023, at 3:30 PM, and submitted by the facility, revealed that Resident 1
was found in her wheelchair in the outdoor courtyard at approximately 3:30 PM by Employee
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
201 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
1 (Dietary Staff Member). Employee 1 found Resident 1 unresponsive and slumped over in her wheelchair.
The dietary staff member immediately went for help. Resident 1 was immediately pushed in her wheelchair
back to her room while cold compresses were being applied. Resident 1's body temperature was 106
degrees F with a non-contact thermometer to the temporal/forehead area. Resident 1 was placed in bed
with cold compresses and ice applied to the entire body. Resident 1's vital signs included: blood pressure
95/87 right arm; pulse 160; respirations 24; pulse ox reading was 85% and then increased to 98% when
placed on a non-rebreather oxygen mask at 15 Liters per minute of oxygen. The first temperature taken was
106.0 degrees F, the temperature obtained prior to transfer to the hospital was 99.8 degrees. Resident
remained unresponsive.
The physician was notified about the incident and gave orders to transfer Resident 1 to the hospital for
evaluation and treatment. The Resident's Responsible Party was called and a voice message was left
several times. Resident 1 was transferred to hospital by EMS on July 7, 2023, at 3:58 PM.
Review of hospital records revealed that Resident 1 was admitted with altered mental status and respiratory
distress. The Resident was noted to have respiratory acidosis (failure of ventilation resulting in an
accumulation of carbon dioxide). The Resident was intubated and placed on a ventilator and transferred to
the critical care unit.
On July 8, 2023, Resident 1 was extubated (tube and ventilation removed), and on July 9, 2023, the
Resident was transferred out of the critical care unit.
The outside temperatures on July 7, 2023, for the facility's location, per online historical data, was 87
degrees at 1:53 PM; 89 degrees at 2:53 PM; and 90 degrees at 3:53 PM.
During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and the Director of Nursing (DON),
regarding Resident 1's incident on July 7, 2023, both agreed Resident 1 had the ability to go outside to the
courtyard by pushing a handicap button that opens the doors to the courtyard. The door did not alarm if the
handicap button was used. The NHA stated that the doors to the courtyards were always locked at night,
but open through the day for residents. If exiting the door without using the handicap button, the door would
alarm and a code would have to be reset to turn the alarm off. The NHA stated that Resident 1 was
observed by a dietary staff person in the courtyard on July 7, 2023, at 1:50 PM, and appeared her usual
self.
Observation with the NHA on July 14, 2023, of the courtyard where Resident 1 was found on July 7, 2023,
revealed that Resident 1 was located at the most distant area from the door, and the area was blocked by
overgrown lavender plants. It was obvious that a person would have to physically walk the path in the
courtyard to visualize Resident 1.
A written statement by day shift Employee 2 (Nurse Aide) dated July 8, 2023, regarding the Resident 1
incident on July 7, 2023, stated, She [Resident 1] ate lunch in the little dining room. Lunch is usually over by
12:30 PM. I did not see her after that. I started rounds at 1:00 PM. I don't normally go look for her because
she comes back, or another unit will call. She takes off, all day, every day. She will get nasty if you go after
her and tell her she is wet. She normally returns when she is wet. She knows where her room is. I've never
seen her go outside before ever. Employee 2 stated she never checked on Resident 1 after seeing her at
12:30 PM, and Employee 2 said she ended her shift at 2:00 PM.
A written statement by evening shift Employee 3 (Nurse Aide) dated July 10, 2023, regarding the
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
201 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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 - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Resident 1 incident on July 7, 2023, stated, I've never seen her [Resident 1] outside before, she visits F
wing and A wing. Employee 3 also documented that when she initiated rounds that day (2:00 PM), she
knew she would have to go and look for her, but decided to do her charting first. Employee 3 never initiated
the search for Resident 1 because staff brought Resident 1 onto the unit unresponsive in her wheelchair,
after finding her in the courtyard.
The NHA and DON were notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on July 14, 2023, at 1:00 PM. An Immediate
Action Plan was requested.
The facility initiated immediate interventions on July 7, 2023, after the incident. Documents and actions
provided by the facility to address the Immediate Jeopardy included:
The courtyard doors were switched to lock the automatic door opening function.
Residents wanting to go out to the courtyard will need to sign out on the unit, and any cognitively impaired
residents will need to be accompanied by a staff or family member.
A head count was completed, and current residents were accounted for at that time of the incident.
Temperatures were taken on current residents.
The Nurse Aide (Employee 2) responsible for this Resident (Resident 1) on the 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM shift
was suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.
The Nurse Aide (Employee 3) that was assigned to this Resident (Resident 1) on the 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
shift was suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.
An investigation was initiated to interview employees in the facility on July 7, 2023; Administrator/Designee
continue to obtain staff statements.
A risk management report was completed on July 7, 2023; the Medical Director was updated on the
incident and the Resident's condition; on the Resident's return, the care plan will be reviewed and updated
as needed.
Additionally, an ad hoc QAA committee meeting was held to review the investigation process and develop
additional recommendations on July 7, 2023.
An audit was completed of current residents that are triggered for locomotion off unit to ensure care plan
intervention for observation. The facility will continue to audit current residents that trigger for locomotion off
unit to ensure care plan intervention for observations weekly for two months, then monthly for two months.
Will review outcomes at QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) meetings with
interdisciplinary teams.
The facility's Immediate Action Plan was reviewed on July 14, 2023, during the onsite survey.
Facility staff were interviewed during the onsite survey regarding the facility's Immediate Action Plan and
demonstrated knowledge that the following steps were taken:
1)
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
201 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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
Residents with cognitive impairment that wander throughout the facility had their care plans reviewed and
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
updated, if needed, to ensure adequate supervision
Residents Affected - Few
Education was initiated on July 7, 2023, with the facility staff on the Federal Regulation citation F 689 Free
2)
of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
3)
Education was initiated on July 7, 2023, with the facility staff on courtyard guidelines
4)
Education was initiated on July 7, 2023, with the staff on the facility policy for Wandering and Elopements
5)
Newly admitted residents that wander throughout the facility continue to be evaluated for safety and
elopement risks during the admission observation and with a change in condition
6)
Courtyard doors addressed so they are immediately alarming when opened until responded to by staff
The facility's Immediate Action Plan was reviewed on July 14, 2023, which included audits and education.
Observations were made of the courtyard and the exit door to ensure safety measures were in place and
facility staff were interviewed to confirm understanding of education.
Prior to the onsite investigation, the facility failed to implement appropriate monitoring, supervision, and
safety measures to prevent unsafe wandering of Resident 1 to an unsupervised area of the facility. This
failure resulted in harm to Resident 1, who was found unresponsive in the courtyard on a 90 degree day,
had an external body temperature of 106 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and transfer to the hospital for a five day
stay which included mechanical ventilation.
The Immediate Jeopardy was lifted on July 14, 2023, at 3:03 PM, and the deficient practice was found to be
past non-compliance.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
28 Pa. Code 201.18(a)(b)(1)(3)(e)(1) Management
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395613
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/14/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
201 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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
28 Pa. Code 211.10(a)(d) Resident care policies
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
Residents Affected - Few
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