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Inspection visit

Health inspection

John J Kane Regional Center-McCMS #3956401 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 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 facility policy review, clinical and facility record review, facility submitted documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement for one of four residents (Resident R1). This was identified as past non-compliance. Findings include: Review of the facility policy Wanderguard and Elopement Prevention dated 1/6/24, most recently reviewed 11/6/24, indicated it is the policy of the facility to implement safety measures for residents who wander and/or are at risk for elopement to attempt to prevent elopement. Review of the clinical record revealed Resident R1 was originally admitted to the facility on [DATE], at 6:14 p.m. with diagnoses of high blood pressure and alcohol abuse disorder. Review of facility submitted information dated 12/7/24, indicated. On 12/7/24, at approximately 5:30 AM during resident accountability checks it was determined that resident [Resident R1] was not in his room. Supervisors and security notified, and facility check was done. CCTV (closed-circuit television) camera reviewed, resident observed leaving 3A unit at 10:00 p.m. on 12/6/24 ambulating independently, fully dressed in pants, hat, winter coat, and surgical mask. Resident viewed on CCTV entering the main lobby. Resident asked security how to exit the building. Resident stated, How do I get out of here? Security guard did ask will you be returning [Resident R1] stated I ' m finished for the day and leaving. Security had no idea [Resident R1] was a newly admitted resident to the facility and was under the impression he was a visitor. [Resident R1] exited the facility at 10:04 p.m. Resident ' s sister notified. Sister stated he might be at a friend ' s house located near the facility. Sister provided staff with a name, address, [Resident R1 ' s] cell phone number. Police notified and given all information provided by sister. [Local] police reported resident was not found at address provided and no answer to resident ' s cell phone. Sister was updated. UPDATE: Several attempts were made to contact [Resident R1]. A message was left on his personal cell phone requesting a call back. At 9:26 p.m. on 12/8/24, [Resident R1] returned a call to the center stating he would like to enter a program and requested a call back. Call was returned and message left for [Resident R1] to call the DON (Director of Nursing) on per person cell phone or to the facility. On 12/9/24 at 11:00 a.m., Police reported that [Resident R1 ' s] cell phone was pinged at his home. At 11:15 a.m. Police arrived at his home and spoke with [Resident R1]. Police reported that he was alert and orient X3 (alert to person, place, and time), clean, neat, and the home was in good order. [Resident R1] stated to the officers that he was at [facility] for a few hours, but they did not have the program he wanted so he left the facility. [Resident R1] called a jitney (vehicle carrying passengers for a low fare) for transportation. At 11:25 a.m. police called and stated that the paramedics visited and evaluated (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: 395640 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 395640 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/23/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE John J Kane Regional Center-MC 100 Ninth Street McKeesport, PA 15132 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 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few [Resident R1]. Assessment was that he is alert and oriented and refused to go to the hospital for evaluation and did not want to return to the facility. Review of a Safety Check Record dated 12/7/24, indicated for a newly admitted resident, with no name indicated, that the resident was coded as B (Safe in Bed) at 12:00 a.m., 1:00 a.m., 2:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m., 4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., and 7:00 a.m. Each of these entries was initialed with the initials of Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E2, and each of the entries was had circular marks written over the initials, partly obscuring them. The initials remained legible. Review of an employee statement written by Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E1 on 12/7/24, at 5:30 a.m. indicated, I came on shift around 10:45. Aides on unit + nurse gave me report saying the resident was new admit and that he was continent and selfcare and that he stayed in his room. I notices his door was shut so I did not go into his room to physically check on him. I signed off accountability on their word. I also charted before completing care because it is a very busy unit and I don ' t always have the time at the end of shift to complete it. So I charted what report I was given and was going to complete the rest after my morning rounds. The nurse made it down to the room before I got there to do his vitals and noticed he was not in his room. We then proceeded to check the entire unit for resident ' s whereabouts. When we could not locate him, we made supervisors aware. Review of facility provided human resource documents indicated NA Employee E1 failed to do accountability and safety checks every two hours on a newly admitted resident and further documented ADL (activities of daily living) care in the electronic medical record. Review of an employee statement written by RN Employee E2 on 12/7/24, indicated, When I took the cart at 11pm I saw the CNA (nurse aide) walking down the hall. I assumed he was in the room I was given the accountability sheet and placed it in the census book. It was taken down to the supervisor office. I was stopped in another patient ' s room who had thrown up. After cleaning him up I did not continue finishing my round At approximately 5-5:30 a.m. I went to the patient ' s room to take his vitals that when realized he was not in his room. When I asked the CNA if she had seen him she did not know if she checked him. Review of facility provided human resource documents indicated RN Employee E2 failed inform the doctor of an admission and did not conduct safety checks. Review of an employee statement written by Security Employee E3 on 12/7/24, indicated, On 12/9/24, at approximately 10:02 p.m. resident [Resident R1] approached the security desk and inquired about how to leave. I asked [Resident R1] was he coming back in and he stated that he was leaving. [Resident R1] was dressed in regular clothes as I mistakenly assume that he was a visitor because there were visitors coming in and out of the building after hours because hospice care was also in the building for a family for a potential demise and I assume that he was a visitor and I unlocked the door for him. On 12/7/24, the facility initiated a plan of correction that included: -County police and county managers notified by the facility administrator. -Medical Director and QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) Director notified. -All facility residents reassessed for elopement risk. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395640 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 395640 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/23/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE John J Kane Regional Center-MC 100 Ninth Street McKeesport, PA 15132 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 -Assigned nurse ' s agency was notified, and nurse requested not to return to the facility. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm -Assigned nurse aide ' s agency was notified, and aide requested not to return to the facility. -Facility staff nurse aide suspended pending investigation. Residents Affected - Few -All staff reeducated on new admission safety checks, accountability checks, elopement policy, and Wanderguard (electronic monitoring bracelet) system and protocol. -ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing)/designee will monitor and audit compliance of safety checks and Wanderguard system and follow-up with appropriate disciplinary action for non-compliance. -All incidents and accidents are forwarded to quality assurance committee for review and follow-up. Review of reeducation literature and sign-in sheets revealed all facility staff received reeducation on new admission safety checks, shift accountability, and the elopement policy. During six interviews on 12/23/24, ten staff members confirmed they received education on elopement prevention and procedures if an elopement occurs. During an interview on 12/23/24, at approximately 2:00 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement for one of four residents. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(e)(1) Management. 28 Pa. Code 201.20(b)(1) Staff Development. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(a) Resident rights. 28 Pa. Code 211.10(c)(d) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code 211.11(d) Resident care plan. 28 Pa Code 211.12(d)(1)(2)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395640 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.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 23, 2024 survey of John J Kane Regional Center-Mc?

This was a inspection survey of John J Kane Regional Center-Mc on December 23, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at John J Kane Regional Center-Mc on December 23, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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