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Inspection visit

Inspection

WAYNESBURG NURSING AND REHABCMS #3956751 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 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policies, facility provided documentation, clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain a resident was free from abuse/neglect for two of five residents(Residents R1 and R2). Findings include: Review of the facility policy Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation last reviewed on 1/31/25, with a previous review date of 1/31/24, indicated that the facility will provide protections for the health, welfare and rights of each resident by developing and implementing written policies and procedures that prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation of resident property. Potential employees will be screened for a history of abuse, etc. New employees will be educated on abuse, neglect, etc. The facility will have ongoing training for facility personnel as to he requirements of the facility's policies and procedures for assuring resident safety. Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included dementia, difficulty walking, cognitive communication disorder and heart failure. A Minimum Data Set (MDS- a periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 1/14/25, indicated the diagnoses remained current. Section C0500 (Brief Interview for Mental Status - BIMS) indicated a score of 15; which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Review of the facility provided information dated 1/15/25, indicated that Resident R1 had been identified as being neglected by Nurse Aide Employee E1 when she put on her call light for assistance. The Housekeeper who submitted the allegation indicated that NA Employee E1 stated It was not her job to care for Resident R1 that the floater would do it. The information submitted indicated that NA Employee E1 confirmed that she refused to provide Resident R1 assistance. Review of the Alleged Neglect report dated 1/15/25, indicated that Resident R1 was interviewed by the Director of Nursing and Resident R1 stated she put on her call bell to use the bathroom, and she waited more than usual time to be provided assistance (30- 40 minutes). Review of a phone interview with NA Employee E1 dated 1/15/25, indicated that she was scheduled to be the NA on the wing where Resident R1 resides and that she refused to respond to Resident R1's request for assistance. Review of the statement submitted by the Housekeeper Employee E2 indicated that at approximately 3:30 a.m., Resident R1's call light was illuminated and NA Employee E1 walked past the room. At (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 2 Event ID: 395675 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 395675 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 02/11/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Waynesburg Nursing and Rehab 300 Center Avenue Waynesburg, PA 15370 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 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few approximately 4:10 a.m., NA Employee E1 walked up to another housekeeper and Housekeeper Employee E2 and said I am not getting that resident, it is ot my job. we have a floater who can do it. The stated indicated that Resident R1's call light was still on at 5:00 a.m. and NA Employee E1 was sitting in a chair in the hall on her phone. Review of Resident R1's Documentation Survey Report (an electronic report showing the care provided to a resident by the Nurse Aide's) did not include documented care for Resident R1 on 1/15/25, for the 11-7 shift. Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included lung disease, bipolar disorder (a mental condition marked by alternating elation and depression), morbid obesity, anxiety and psychosis. A MDS dated [DATE], indicated the diagnoses remained current. Section C0500 (Brief interview for mental status) indicated a score of 15; which indicated the resident was cognitively intact. Review of the facility provided documentation dated 1/15/25, indicated that Resident R2 had indicated that on 1/6/25, LPN Employee E3 had questioned the resident why he was going to call the DOH and why. The report indicated that Resident R2 went to he Nursing Home Administrator with the concern who then went to LPN Employee E3 to speak to her. The report indicated that after that LPN Employee E3 went back to Resident R2 and asked him why he went to the NHA about her. Review of a statement dated 1/6/25 submitted by the NHA indicated that LPN Employee E3 made Resident R2 anxious about it. Review of the statement submitted by the DON after interviewing Resident R2 indicated that the LPN contacted he resident on Facebook and med him feel uncomfortable. During an interview on 2/11/25, at 2:35 p.m., the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility failed to make certain a resident was free from abuse/neglect for two of five residents reviewed (Resident R1 and R2). 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395675 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0600GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 11, 2025 survey of WAYNESBURG NURSING AND REHAB?

This was a inspection survey of WAYNESBURG NURSING AND REHAB on February 11, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at WAYNESBURG NURSING AND REHAB on February 11, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

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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