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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SARAH A TODD MEMORIAL HOMECMS #3956773 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

395677 12/19/2024 Sarah A Todd Memorial Home 1000 West South Street Carlisle, PA 17013
F 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Based on observations, clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide medications in a manner that respected the residents' dignity for two of 10 residents observed for medication administration (Residents 23 and 53). Findings include: Review of Facility policy, titled Dignity and Respect in Personal Property (F557), revision date December 2022, revealed the policy statement was, Residents have the right to be treated with respect and dignity . Review of Resident 23's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included dementia with Lewy bodies and diabetes mellitus type II. During medication observations on December 18, 2024, at approximately 9:20 AM, Employee 1 was observed preparing two insulin pens for administration for Resident 23. Employee 1 was observed administering the medication (one in each upper arm), while the Resident was seated in the unit's common area with multiple residents present in the room. Review of Resident 53's clinical record revealed diagnoses of dementia (progressive, irreversible degenerative disease of the brain that results in decreased contact with reality and decreased ability to perform activities of daily living) and diabetes mellitus type II (decreased ability of the body to utilize insulin for the transport of glucose from the blood stream into the cells for nourishment). During medication observation on December 18, 2024, at approximately 9:17 AM, Employee 1 was observed preparing and administering Resident 53's insulin injection into Resident 53's left lower abdomen after lifting Resident 53's shirt to access the area. Employee 1 administered the insulin injection in the unit's common area with multiple residents present in the room. During a staff interview on December 19, 2024, at approximately 10:30 AM, Nursing Home Administrator revealed it was the facility's expectation the employees provide injections in the Residents' room to afford privacy and dignity for the residents. 28 Pa code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing Services Page 1 of 4 395677 395677 12/19/2024 Sarah A Todd Memorial Home 1000 West South Street Carlisle, PA 17013
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of select facility documentation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to utilize and monitor equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and one of three dining areas ([NAME] Unit). Findings include: Review of document, titled Dish Machine Temperature Log for the main kitchen from April 2024 to present, read, in part, Minimum wash temperature- 150 degrees F (Fahrenheit unit of measure); minimum rinse temperature 180 degrees F. Action Plan: If temperatures are not within acceptable ranges- Circle temperature and notify supervisor. Supervisor will investigate and make necessary adjustments or call maintenance. Supervisor will make note of action taken. Review of the April 2024 Dish Machine Temperature Log for the main kitchen, revealed wash and rinse cycle temperatures failed to be recorded on April 5, 20, and 21, during breakfast and lunch; and April 15, 26, and 27 during dinner. Further review of the April 2024 Dish Machine Temperature Log for the main kitchen, revealed the wash cycle temperature was below the minimum acceptable temperature on April 2 at lunch. No corrective action was noted. Review of the May 2024 Dish Machine Temperature Log for the main kitchen, revealed wash and rinse cycle temperatures failed to be recorded on May 23 through 25 at dinner. Review of the August 2024 Dish Machine Temperature Log for the main kitchen, revealed wash and rinse cycle temperatures failed to be recorded on August 4 and 18 at breakfast; August 3, 17, 18, and 21 at lunch; and August 1, 3, 4, 17-20, and 22 at dinner. Further review of the August 2024 Dish Machine Temperature Log for the main kitchen, revealed the wash cycle temperature was below the minimum acceptable temperature on August 20, 22-25, and 28-30 at breakfast; August 19, 20, 22-25, 29 and 30 at lunch; and August 24 and 25 at dinner. No corrective action was noted. Review of the September 2024 Dish Machine Temperature Log for the main kitchen, revealed the wash cycle temperature was below the minimum acceptable temperature on September 1-5 at breakfast; September 1-5 and 10 at lunch; and September 2 at dinner. No corrective action was noted. Review of the October 2024 Dish Machine Temperature Log for the main kitchen, revealed wash and rinse cycle temperatures failed to be recorded on October 2, 3, 12, 13, and 15 at breakfast and lunch. Review of documents, titled Sarah [NAME] Dish Machine Temperatures, from May 2024 to present, read, in part, If temperatures fall below 145 degrees F for wash and 180 for rinse, notify the director of dining services or kitchen supervisor. Review of the May 2024 [NAME] Unit Dish Machine Temperature Log revealed wash and rinse cycle temperatures failed to be recorded on May 1 at dinner; and a final rinse temperature failed to be 395677 Page 2 of 4 395677 12/19/2024 Sarah A Todd Memorial Home 1000 West South Street Carlisle, PA 17013
F 0812 recorded on May 23 at dinner. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Further review of the May 2024 [NAME] Unit Dish Machine Temperature Log revealed the wash cycle temperature was below the minimum acceptable temperature on May 11, 19, 25, and 26 at breakfast; May 1, 11, 17, 18, 25, 26, 29, and 30 at lunch; and May 2, 11, 22, 25, 26 at dinner. No corrective action was noted. Residents Affected - Some Review of the June 2024 [NAME] Unit Dish Machine Temperature Log revealed wash and rinse cycle temperatures failed to be recorded on June 29 at dinner. Further review of the June 2024 [NAME] Unit Dish Machine Temperature Log revealed the wash cycle temperature was below the minimum acceptable temperature on June 5-7, 11, 14, and 15 at breakfast; June 1, 2, 9, 15, and 17 at lunch; and June 5, 8, 21, and 26 at dinner. No corrective action was noted. Review of the July 2024 [NAME] Unit Dish Machine Temperature Log revealed the wash cycle temperature was below the minimum acceptable temperature on July 7, 16, 21, and 27 at breakfast; July 11, 12, 21, and 31 at lunch; and July 4, 15, 21, 24, 25, and 27-31 at dinner. No corrective action was noted. Review of the August 2024 [NAME] Unit Dish Machine Temperature Log revealed the wash cycle temperature was below the minimum acceptable temperature on August 9 and 15 at breakfast; and August 3-5, 15, 16, 20-24, and 31 at dinner. No corrective action was noted. Further review of the August 2024 [NAME] Unit Dish Machine Temperature Log revealed the rinse cycle temperature was below the minimum acceptable temperature on August 2, 6, 9, 15, 22, and 29 at breakfast; August 5, 9, 15, 16, and 18 at lunch; and August 22 at dinner. No corrective action was noted. Review of the September 2024 [NAME] Unit Dish Machine Temperature Log revealed the wash cycle temperature was below the minimum acceptable temperature on September 21 at breakfast; September 19 at lunch; and September 4, 6, 18, and 20 at dinner. No corrective action was noted. Further review of the September 2024 [NAME] Unit Dish Machine Temperature Log revealed the rinse cycle temperature was below the minimum acceptable temperature on September 11, 21, and 22 breakfast; and September 1, 2, and 4 at lunch; no corrective action was noted. In addition, no wash or rinse temperatures were recorded on September 26 at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Interview with Employee 3 (Dietary Manager) on December 17, 2024, at 12:23 PM, revealed he provides staff education when temperatures are not recorded, and education to staff in the [NAME] dining area to allow the dish machine to heat up to proper temperature prior to use. During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on December 18, 2024, at 1:05 PM, she revealed her expectation for kitchen equipment to be utilized and monitored in accordance with professional standards. 28 Pa. Code 211.6(f) Dietary services 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3) Management 395677 Page 3 of 4 395677 12/19/2024 Sarah A Todd Memorial Home 1000 West South Street Carlisle, PA 17013
F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations, staff interview, and manufacturer guidance reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow infection control procedures for three of 10 residents observed for medication administration (Residents 18, 23, and 53). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the manufacturer's usage information for Basaglar Kwipen, Lantus Solostar, Novolog Flexpen, and Insulin Aspart Flexpen (insulins contained in a multidose pen dispensing unit), revealed that directions included swabbing the rubber tip of the pen (area that is punctured by an insulin administering needle) prior to attaching the insulin needle to help prevent infection. During medication administration observation on December 18, 2024, at approximately 9:17 AM, Employee 1 was observed preparing Basaglar Kwikpen for Resident 53. Upon removing the cap of the multi-dose pen dispensing unit, Employee 1 failed to cleanse the rubber tip with an alcohol swab prior to attaching the insulin needle. Employee 1 was subsequently observed injecting the insulin into Resident 53. During medication administration observation on December 18, 2024, at approximately 9:20 AM, Employee 1 was observed preparing Lantus Solostar and Novolog Flexpen for Resident 23. Upon removing the cap of the multi-dose pen dispensing units, Employee 1 failed to cleanse rubber tip of the pens prior to attaching the insulin needles. Employee 1 was subsequently observed injecting the insulin into Resident 23. During medication administration observations on December 18, 2024, at approximately 11:13 AM, Employee 2 was observed preparing Insulin Aspart Flexpen for Resident 18. Upon removing the cap of the multi-dose pen dispensing unit, Employee 2 failed to cleanse the rubber tip of the pen prior to attaching the insulin needle. Employee 2 was subsequently observed injecting the insulin into Resident 18. During a staff interview on December 19, 2024, at approximately 10:30 AM, Nursing Home Administrator revealed it was the facility's expectation that employees cleanse the rubber tips of the insulin pens prior to attaching the insulin needles. 28 Pa code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services 395677 Page 4 of 4

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Citations

3 citations 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.

  • 0557GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F557 - Respect and Dignity

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the December 19, 2024 survey of SARAH A TODD MEMORIAL HOME?

This was a inspection survey of SARAH A TODD MEMORIAL HOME on December 19, 2024. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SARAH A TODD MEMORIAL HOME on December 19, 2024?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions."

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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