F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, review of the facility's infection control tracking logs and infection control and prevention
policy and staff interviews it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive
infection control program to prevent the spread of infectious diseases including upper respiratory infection
for 1 of 23 residents reviewed (Resident 1).
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
A review of the facility's infection control policy, last revised on January 23, 2025, indicated that the policy
was designed to facilitate a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment while preventing and managing the
transmission of infectious diseases
The objectives of the infection control policies and practices were to:
a. Prevent, detect, investigate and control infections in the facility.
b. Maintain a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment for personnel, residents, visitors, and the public.
c. Establish guidelines for implementing isolation precautions, including Standard and Transmission-Based
precautions:
d. Establish guidelines for the availability and accessibility of supplies and equipment necessary for
Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions.
e. Maintain records of incidents and corrective actions related to infections; and
f. Provide guidelines for the safe cleaning and reprocessing or reusable resident-care equipment.
However, the policy lacked specific provisions for consistent tracking, analysis, and response to respiratory
infections, including COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV. No additional infection control policies were provided
upon request during the survey.
During an interview on January 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM, the Infection Preventionist and Director of Nursing
confirmed that the policy provided was the facility's only infection control policy and were unaware of any
additional policies.
A review of the facility's infection control tracking logs revealed the system in place did not
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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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395636
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Manor at St Luke Village,the
1711 East Broad Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
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
Residents Affected - Many
provide evidence of a functional method for monitoring and investigating infections. The logs did not
document trends, clusters, changes in prevalent organisms, or increases in infection rates in a timely
manner. There was no documentation indicating that residents with upper respiratory symptoms were
tested for viral illnesses such as COVID-19, Influenza, or RSV.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnosis to
include metabolic encephalopathy (a change in how the brain works due to an underlying condition. It can
cause confusion, memory loss and loss of consciousness) and diabetes.
A significant change minimum data set assessment (Minimum Data Set - a federally mandated
standardized assessment conducted at specific intervals to plan resident care) dated January 10, 2025,
revealed that Resident 1 had a BIMS score (a test used to get a quick snapshot of how well you are
functioning cognitively at the moment, a score of 13 to 15, cognitively intact) of 15. The resident was noted
to be cognitively intact.
A review of nursing documentation dated December 27, 2024, at 2 A.M. revealed Resident 1 exhibited
symptoms of an upper respiratory infection, coughing. The resident was administered cough medication
and evaluated via telemedicine but was not tested for any respiratory virus.
On December 28, 2024 at 8:15 A.M., the resident was experiencing shortness of breath and the resident's
oxygen saturation level dropped to 84% (normal 95% to 100%) on 4 liters of oxygen. , Documentation
revealed the residents needs could not be met at the facility and the resident was transferred to the
hospital, and tested positive for RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus, a common respiratory virus that infects
the nose, throat, and lungs. RSV symptoms make it difficult to distinguish it from the common cold or other
respiratory viruses like the flu or COVID-19).
There was no documented evidence the facility assessed, tested, or implemented isolation precautions for
the resident prior to hospitalization.
Interviews conducted on January 28, 2025, with Employee 1 (LPN), Employee 2 (LPN), and Employee 3
(RN Supervisor) confirmed that while COVID-19 testing supplies were available, testing was not routinely
conducted for residents exhibiting symptoms unless indicated by the facility's COVID-19 assessment form.
Employees confirmed that the facility no longer implemented isolation precautions for COVID-19, and
testing for other respiratory illnesses such as RSV or Influenza was not part of the routine protocol.
A review of infection control data revealed the following infections were tracked as noted:
December 2024: 5 urinary tract infections (UTI), 1 eye infections, 1 ear infection, 2 skin infections and 8
upper respiratory infections (URI).
January 2025: 6 UTI, 2 ear infection, 19 upper respiratory infection and 3 skin infection, 4 eye infections.
The facility tracking logs were noted to be comprehensive, noting all the infections on each monthly log. The
logs did not indicate if the residents with noted upper respiratory symptoms were tested for COVID-19,
Influenza or RSV (viral illnesses).
Further review of the facility's infection control logs revealed the data collected was incomplete
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395636
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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
395636
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/28/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Manor at St Luke Village,the
1711 East Broad Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
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
Residents Affected - Many
and did not include resident room locations, infectious organisms, or treatments provided. There was no
documented analysis of infection trends, interventions, or follow-up measures to prevent the spread of
infections. Additionally, there was no documentation of infection resolution dates, complete culture
information, or whether isolation precautions were implemented when necessary.
During an interview on January 28, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, the Infection Preventionist confirmed
that the facility's tracking system was incomplete and did not support routine, ongoing surveillance to
identify healthcare-associated infections, communicable disease outbreaks, or infection risks. She further
stated that she had been using corporate forms that did not allow for the inclusion of detailed infection data.
The facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive infection control program, including effective
tracking, monitoring, and response measures. This failure had the potential to place residents at increased
risk for infection transmission and prevent the implementation of appropriate infection prevention practices.
28 Pa Code 211.10 (c)(d) Resident Care Policies.
28 Pa Code 211.12 (d)(1)(2)(3)(5) Nursing Services.
28 Pa. Code 201.18 (b)(1)(e)(1) Management
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