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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Hempfield ManorCMS #3957052 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

395705 07/15/2024 Hempfield Manor 1118 Woodward Drive Greensburg, PA 15601
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 a review of facility policy, resident medical records, facility provided documents, staff statements and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a dignified living experience for one of three residents (Resident R4). Findings include: A review of facility Resident Rights policy dated 12/13/23, indicated that the residents have the right to a dignified existence, self determination, communication with access to persons and services within and outside the facility. A review of facility grievance form dated 5/20/24, revealed that Resident R4 filed a grievance on 5/18/24, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) E1 called the resident by her non preferred name. Review of a handwritten employee statement submitted on 5/18/24, by LPN Employee E1 confirmed that she had called the resident by her non preferred name. LPN Employee E1's statement indicated that LPN Employee E1 and Resident R4 were discussing a treatment for the resident when LPN Employee E1 stated she said ***** (resident's non preferred name) I have to go look at the computer. The resident became very confrontational and stated My name is **** (Resident's preferred name). LPN Employee E1 stated ***** was the name in the computer. A review of Resident R4 computerized medical record revealed that the resident's proper name ***** is listed on her medical record. Next to that name is quotation marks is listed **** the resident's preferred name. During an interview on 7/15/24, at 11:15 am Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that LPN Employee E1 confirmed in her statement that she failed to call Resident R4 by the resident's preferred name that was listed in the resident's medical record which created a non dignified living experience for the resident. PA Code: 211.29(a) Resident rights. Page 1 of 2 395705 395705 07/15/2024 Hempfield Manor 1118 Woodward Drive Greensburg, PA 15601
F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on a review of facility policies, documents and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to conduct a through investigation three of three allegations of possible abuse and neglect. (5/20/24, 6/11/24, and 6/26/24) Residents Affected - Some Findings include: A review of facility Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation of Resident Property policy date 12/23/23, revealed that abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation of resident property will not be tolerated. An investigation of the allegations will be conducted. A review of grievance form dated 5/20/24. revealed Resident R4 alleged that Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Employee E1 refused to provide treatment on 5/18/24. A statement written date 5/18/24, by LPN Employee E1 confirmed that she refused to complete the treatment as she was unaware of the physician order. A review of Resident R4's May Electronic Treatment Administration Record (ETAR) revealed that LPN Employee E1 signed off on completing the treatment on 5/16/24, and 5/17/24. A review of grievance form dated 6/11/24, Resident R5 alleged that a staff member was bullying her and refused to complete her care needs. A review of grievance form date 6/26/24, Resident R5 alleged that staff are haters and refused to engage in conversation with the resident which as the resident stated made her feel like a second class citizen. During an interview on 7/9/24, the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility failed to complete a through investigation including the possible identification of alleged perpetrators and report to regulatory agencies for the incidents of 5/20/24, 6/11/24, and 6/26/24 as required. PA Code: 201.18(e)(1) Management. 395705 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 15, 2024 survey of Hempfield Manor?

This was a inspection survey of Hempfield Manor on July 15, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Hempfield Manor on July 15, 2024?

Yes, 2 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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