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 the
review of clinical record, facility investigation, review of policies and procedures, and interviews with staff, it
was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident environment was free of accident hazard related to
unlocked elevator providing access to a door that resident was able to leave the facility. (Resident R1). This
deficiency was identified as past non-compliance.Findings Include:Review of facility policy Safety and
Supervision of Residents, dated July 2017, revealed Safety risks and environmental hazards are identified
on an ongoing basis through a combination of employee training, employee monitoring, and reporting
processes; QAPI reviews of safety and incident/accident data; and facility- wide commitment to safety at all
levels of the organization.Review of facility policy Wandering and Elopements, dated March 2019, revealed
The facility will identify residents who are at risk of unsafe wandering and strive to prevent harm while
maintaining the least restrictive environment for residents.Review of information dated January 21, 2026,
submitted by the facility on January 22, 2026 revealed Resident R1 left the Center and was seen by staff
getting on a Septa bus near the entrance to the Center. He was approached by staff and assisted back to
the Center without an issue.Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed admission date of January 18,
2026, with a diagnosis of dementia and difficulty walking.Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed
that resident has a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) of 15, indicating resident is cognitively intact.
Review of Resident R1's progress notes, dated January 18, 2026, revealed Resident awake alert and
oriented x 1-2 with forgetfulness, able to recall long-term events, doesn't remember what was said 30 mins
to 1 hour ago.Review of Resident R1's Elopement/ Wandering Risk Evaluation, dated January 18, 2026,
revealed that resident was at moderate risk for elopement.Interview with Employee E1, Nursing Home
Administrator, and tour of the facility on January 28, 2026 at 10:05 a.m. revealed that Resident R1 was on a
locked unit, however with new construction of dialysis suite, the elevator was accessible to residents.
Resident R1 entered the elevator and took the elevator to the unoccupied dialysis suite hallways. Resident
R1 pushed on emergency exit door until it opened and exited the building with jacket on. Resident R1 was
observed walking towards bus station and the staff member was able to redirect the resident and returned
to the facility.On January 20, 2026 following the incident, the facility immediately implemented the following
corrective actions:On 1/20/2026, Resident R1 was returned to the center by staff. An interim pain and skin
assessment was completed with no abnormalities noted. A detailed statement was obtained from [Resident
R1]. The physician and responsible party were notified.On 1/20/2026, The Assistant Director of Nursing on
January 20th completed a headcount of all residents and compared it to the midnight census to ensure all
residents were accounted for and resting comfortably.On 1/20/2026, a lookback of all residents that have
three identifiers (independently ambulatory, dementia diagnosis and cognitive impairment) triggered were
reviewed and assessed for further safety measures.On 1/20/2026, nursing administration reviewed all
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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
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Event ID:
395690
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
395690
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/28/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
463 West Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
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
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Previous Versions Obsolete
resident EHR for accurate elopement/wandering evaluations, orders for every shift placement checks, daily
function tests and care plans. Elopement book found at reception desk was reviewed to ensure that all
residents identified as elopement risks were current and resident identifiers were available.On 1/20/2026,
review of Center elopement drills for completeness and staff participation. Plant Operations provided
elopement drills held monthly for the last quarter.Initiated on 1/20/2026 and 100% on 1/21/2026, RN
supervisors were educated on completion of headcount of all residents compared to midnight census and
the immediate reporting of any discrepancy to the Director of Nursing/ designee.Initiated on 1/20/2026 and
100% on 1/21/2026, Staff educated on signs and symptoms that may indicate a risk for elopement.Initiated
on 1/20/2026 and 100% on 1/21/2026, Staff educated on leave of absence process which includes the
nurse signing the resident out at the nursing station and calling reception/ security to notify of approval to
leave center and/or premises.Initiated on 1/20/2026 and 100% on 1/21/2026, Reception/security educated
on leave of absence process which includes the nurse signing the resident out at the nursing station and
calling reception/security to notify of approval to leave center and/ or premises.Initiated on 1/20/2026 and
100% on 1/21/2026, staff educated on abuse/ elopement/ missing person policy and procedure including
code yellow announcement to notify staff in Center, search both on the premise and the surrounding areas,
notification processes including [NAME] Police Department.Initiated on 1/20/2026 and 100% on 1/21/2026,
staff educated on elopement drills including how often and expected responses.On 1/20/2026, Door audit
completed by [NAME] President of PA Operations. Any variances were addressed.Initiated on 1/20/2026
and 100% on 1/21/2026, professional staff were educated on the need to further assess patients/residents
with three identifiers (independently ambulatory, dementia diagnosis and cognitive impairment.Completed
on 1/20/2026, elevator usage will be restricted to an operator with a key.On 1/20/2026, Nursing Home
Administrator and Director of Nursing, educated on job description and responsibility to ensure resident
safety.Ongoing compliance will be monitored by:Auditing census compared to headcount every 4 hours for
7 days then every shift for 14 days then daily for 30 days.Interviewing one staff nurse and one
reception/security staff to ensure that there is knowledge and understanding of the LOA process daily for
14 days.Daily assurance that the elevator is in the locked position until the facility is able to get the elevator
locked in place with code.All ongoing compliance audits/ interviews will be reviewed at the QAPI Meetings
monthly for further recommendations and further actions required.This deficiency was identified as past
non-compliance. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee.28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1)
Management.28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services
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