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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LECOM AT SNYDER MEMORIALCMS #3957283 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.

F 0561 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Based on review of facility and clinical records, resident and staff interviews, and observations, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a bath/shower in accordance with resident preferences for two of two residents reviewed (Residents R1, R2). Findings include: Review of the Bath (Shower) policy, dated 8/2018, revealed The purpose of Bath (Shower) is to cleanse and refresh the resident. Frequency of Baths/Showers are based on resident preference. During an interview with Resident R1 on 8/30/23, at 1:05 p.m. it was indicated that a bed bath was preferred over a shower. Resident R1 further indicated his/her hair gets wet during a shower and a bath was not offered by staff anymore. He/she indicated he/she has only had a few bed baths in the past months, and it was a struggle to get the ones he/she did get. Resident R1 was observed with curled set hair. A review of clinical documentation revealed Resident R1 received a bed bath on 8/09/23, 8/30/23, and 9/02/23. No further bath/shower documentation was noted within the thirty-day period between 8/06/23 and 9/05/23. During an interview with Resident R2 on 8/30/23, at 12:00 p.m. it was indicated that he/she never gets a shower/bath. Resident R2 verbalized he/she would like to receive a shower/bath each week. Resident R2 was observed with greasy hair during the interview. A review of clinical documentation revealed that Resident R2 received a bed bath on 8/09/23, 8/13/23, 8/16/23, 8/20/23, and 9/2/23; Refusals were noted on 8/08/23, 8/15/23, and 8/29/23. No further documentation of baths/shower provided was noted within the thirty-day period between 8/06/23 and 9/05/23. An interview with the Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing on 9/05/23, at 3:55 p.m. confirmed there was no evidence to indicate that Resident R1 and Resident R2 received a bath/shower per resident preferences for the 30 days reviewed. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services 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: 395728 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 395728 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lecom at Snyder Memorial 156 Snyder Memorial Rd Marienville, PA 16239 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 0732 Post nurse staffing information every day. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the required nurse staffing information was posted on a daily basis. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Observations on 9/03/23, at 5:20 p.m. revealed that the daily staffing posting was not publicly posted in the facility. During an interview at the time of the observation, the lack of the posting was confirmed by the Registered Nurse Supervisor Employee E1. 28 Pa. Code 211.12 (c) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395728 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 395728 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/05/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lecom at Snyder Memorial 156 Snyder Memorial Rd Marienville, PA 16239 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on a review of facility policy, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to adhere to proper infection control practices related to COVID-19 for six employees observed on Units East and [NAME] (Employees E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, and E7). Residents Affected - Some Findings include: Review of facility policy, COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Measures and Management, dated 5/10/23, revealed Responding to a newly identified SARS-CoV-2 infected HCP or resident: Source control (well-fitted face mask) should be worn by all individuals. Source control should be worn by everyone in the facility-facemasks will be offered to visitors if they do not wear their own mask or face covering. Observations on 9/03/23, at approximately 5:00 p.m. revealed Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E2 walking down the hallway towards Unit E with no mask on. Further observations during a tour of the facility with Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor Employee E1, revealed Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E3 of Unit E, LPN Employee E4 of Unit E, and NA Employee E5 of Unit E, without masks on. Further observations during the tour then followed on the [NAME] Unit with LPN Employee E6 with no mask on and LPN Employee E7 with a mask on but pulled down around chin exposing mouth and nose. RN Supervisor Employee E1 confirmed during the noted tour of facility, that the facility was in an outbreak related to COVID-19, and all staff should be following proper infection control practices and wearing masks. During an interview on 9/03/23, at 7:30 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that staff was not following proper infection control practices due to not wearing masks and confirmed the facility is in an outbreak status for COVID-19. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395728 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0561GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F561 - Self-determination

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0732GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F732 - Nurse Staffing Information

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 5, 2023 survey of LECOM AT SNYDER MEMORIAL?

This was a inspection survey of LECOM AT SNYDER MEMORIAL on September 5, 2023. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LECOM AT SNYDER MEMORIAL on September 5, 2023?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support o..."

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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