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CARNEGIE PARK POST ACUTECMS #3957434 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 4 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and resident and staff interviews, it was it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that residents were provided appropriate treatment and care for five of ten residents (Resident R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5). Residents Affected - Some Findings include: Review of Resident R1's admission record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS, periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 11/5/24, included diagnoses of heart failure (a progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles), high blood pressure, and edema (swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissues). Review of an active physician order dated 9/6/24, indicated Resident R1 should have ACE wraps (stretchable elastic bandages) removed from both legs at the hour of sleep. No active order was noted to place ACE wraps on. During an observation on 12/11/24, at approximately 11:35 a.m. Resident R1 had the ACE wraps on both legs applied in the direction from the toes to the knees, and then reversing from the knees to the toes. Review of Resident R2's admission record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the MDS dated [DATE], included diagnoses of heart failure. high blood pressure, and arthritis (inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness). Review of an active physician order dated 7/20/24, indicated Resident R2 should have ACE wraps applied to both legs from toes to knees, on in the morning prior to getting out of bed, and remove nightly. During an observation on 12/11/24, at approximately 2:07 p.m. Resident R2 had the ACE wrap on her left leg applied in the direction from the toes to the knees, and then reversing from the knees to the toes. Review of Resident R3's admission record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the MDS dated [DATE], included high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease (gradual loss (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 8 Event ID: 395743 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 395743 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Carnegie Park Post Acute 1848 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm of kidney function), and dementia (a group of symptoms that affects memory, thinking and interferes with daily life). Review of a physician order dated 12/2/24, indicated Resident R3 should have ACE wraps applied to her left lower extremity every morning and off at the hour of sleep. Residents Affected - Some During an observation on 12/11/24, at approximately 2:28 p.m. Resident R3 did not have ACE wraps on. During an interview and observation on 3/21/24, at approximately 11:25 a.m. Resident R83 stated that she had removed the ACE wrap on her left leg due to it being painful from being too tight. Observation of the right leg revealed that the ACE wrap was applied tightly, particularly over the ankle, with significant swelling both above and below the ankle. Review of Resident R4's admission record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the MDS dated [DATE], included diagnoses of heart failure, coronary artery disease (damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels), and history of a stroke. Review of a physician order dated 6/5/24, indicated Resident R4 should have ACE wraps applied to both lower extremities in morning and off in the evening, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. During an observation on Wednesday, 12/11/24, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Resident R4 was noted not to have ACE wraps on. Review of Resident R5's admission record indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the MDS dated [DATE], included diagnoses of coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and lymphedema (the build-up of fluid in soft body tissues). Review of a physician order dated 12/6/24, indicated Resident R5 should have ACE wraps applied to both legs from toes to below knees, on in the morning, and off in the evening. During an observation on 12/11/24, at approximately 2:45 p.m. Resident R5 was noted not to have ACE wraps on. During an interview on 12/11/24, at approximately 2:48 p.m. Licensed Practical Nurse Employee E1 confirmed Resident R5 had swollen lower legs, and did not have ACE wraps on. During an interview on 12/11/24, at approximately 3:10 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed the facility failed to make certain that residents were provided appropriate treatment and care for five of ten residents. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 201.29(a)(c)(d)(j) Resident rights. 28 Pa. Code 211.10(c)(d) Resident care policies. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395743 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 8 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 395743 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Carnegie Park Post Acute 1848 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 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 0684 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395743 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 8 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 395743 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Carnegie Park Post Acute 1848 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 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 0725 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Based on review of facility policy and resident interviews and observations, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing to meet resident need for ten of thirteen residents (Resident R2, R6, R7, R8, R9, and R10, and four confidential residents: RB, RC, RD, and RE). Findings include: Review of the facility policy, Answering the Call Light dated 7/13/23, indicated the facility will provide timely responses to the resident's requests and needs. During a group interview of five residents who requested confidentiality on 12/11/24, when asked if they felt the facility had sufficient staff, two of the five (Confidential Residents RB and RC) stated No. When asked if call light response times were overlong, four of the five confirmed that they were. Confidential Resident RB stated, We can't sit for hours with a wet diaper. We aren't animals. Confidential Resident RC stated, I've waited six hours. Confidential Resident RC further stated that she has been told by staff that they don't have time to take her to the bathroom, and she needs to have her bowel movement in her brief. Confidential Resident RD stated, I've waited two hours. I couldn't hold it, I had an accident. Confidential Resident RE stated, Those lights be long. During an observation on 12/11/24, at 11:20 a.m. Resident R6 was noted to be malodorous, with unclean smelling breath. Review of Resident R6's shower/bathing record indicated that Resident R6 received showers on Mondays and Thursdays. Review of this record from 11/25/24, through 12/19/24, revealed the following: -11/25/24: The bathing was documented as Not Applicable. -11/28/24: The bathing was documented as Not Applicable. -12/02/24: No documentation. -12/05/24: The bathing was documented as Refused. -12/09/24: The bathing was documented as No. -12/12/24: No documentation. -12/16/24: The bathing was documented as Not Applicable. -12/16/24: The bathing was documented as Yes. During an interview and observation on 12/11/24, at 2:00 p.m. Resident R2 stated the facility, It's neglect. They really need more help. During an interview on 12/11/24, at 2:15 p.m. Resident R7, when asked if he felt the facility had sufficient staff stated, So-so. Resident R7 further stated that his roommate (Resident R8) has to wait a long time for call light responses. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395743 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 8 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 395743 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Carnegie Park Post Acute 1848 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 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 0725 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some During an interview and observation on 12/11/24, at 2:16 p.m. Resident R8 was noted to be seated on the edge of his bed, semi-reclined on his right side, with his legs hanging toward the floor. Resident R8 stated that he is unable to lift his legs, and was currently waiting to be assisted back to bed. When asked how long he had been waiting, Resident R8 stated, Forty minutes. During an interview on 12/11/24, at 2:27 p.m. Resident R9, when asked if she felt the facility had sufficient staff stated, They could use some more aides. When asked about call light response stated, Fifteen to twenty minutes, when they have more than one aide. When asked if she received sufficient showers, Resident R9 stated, I was supposed to get two this week, I only got one. I'm washing myself up. During an observation on 12/11/24, at 2:45 p.m. Resident R10, was observed to be seated in his room. When the room was entered, the smell of urine was very strong. The overbed table had three full urinals on it. The sheets were observed to have a large yellow area, which was felt to be dry. The blanket was wet with urine. Resident R10 has noted to be in wet clothing, with what appared to be urine pooled on the floor underneath him. During an interview on 12/11/24, at 2:50 p.m. Licensed Practical Nurse Employee E1 confirmed that Resident R10 was dressed in wet clothing, with what appeared to be urine on the floor under him, full urinals on the overbed table, and sheets and blanket soiled with what appeared to be urine. During an interview on 12/19/24, at approximately 10:00 a.m. the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing to meet resident need for ten of thirteen residents. 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: 395743 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 8 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 395743 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Carnegie Park Post Acute 1848 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 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 0865 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on a review of facility documentation, cited deficiencies from previous surveys, review of plan of correction documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility ' s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program failed to correct previously cited deficiencies. This has the potential to affect 16 of 140 residents. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility policy Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program dated 8/13/24, indicated objectives of the QAPI program include providing a means to establish and implement performance improvement projects to correct identified negative or problematic indicators and to establish systems through which to monitor and evaluate corrective actions. The facility ' s deficiencies and plan of correction for the State Survey and Certification (Department of Health) survey ending 3/22/24, revealed the facility developed a plan of correction that included quality assurance systems to ensure the facility maintained compliance with cited nursing home regulations. Review of the plan of correction for the survey ending 3/22/24, revealed the following: - All residents with compression stockings, ted hose, and ACE wraps (elastic bandages) will be audited for correct application. Identified deficient practice will be corrected upon notation with 1:1 education and return demonstration competency as indicated. To prevent future occurrence, nurses will receive education on maintenance and use of compression stockings, ted hose and ace wraps. - Director of Nursing and/or designee will complete audits of maintenance and use of compression stockings, ted hose and ACE wraps three times per week for two weeks; weekly for two weeks; then monthly thereafter with reporting through Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Committee for review and/or recommendation ongoing. The results of the current survey, ending 12/19/24, identified a repeated deficiency related to the improper placement and/or the lack of placement of elastic bandages for five of ten residents. During the survey process the following was revealed: - Resident R1 has his ACE wraps on both legs applied in the direction from the toes to the knees, and then reversing from the knees to the toes. - Resident R2 had her ACE wrap on her left leg applied in the direction from the toes to the knee, and then reversing from the knee to the toes. - Resident R3 did not have ACE wraps on. - Resident R4 did not have ACE wraps on. - Resident R5 did not have ACE wraps on. During an interview on 12/19/24, at approximately 10:00 a.m. the Nursing Home Administrator and the (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395743 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 8 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 395743 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Carnegie Park Post Acute 1848 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 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 0865 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Director of Nursing confirmed that facility failed to maintain an effective Quality Assurance Committee to ensure that the concerns related to the use of elastic bandages were identified, with the potential to affect 16 of 140 residents. 42 CFR 483.75(a)(2)(h)(i) QAPI Program/Plan, Disclosure/Good Faith Attempt. Residents Affected - Few 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(2)(3)(4) Management. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395743 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 8 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 395743 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/19/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Carnegie Park Post Acute 1848 Greentree Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220 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 observation, manufacturer ' s instructions, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to consistently maintain an infection prevention and control program, which ensured proper cleaning and disinfecting of glucometers (a device used to test the amount of sugar in a person's blood) to prevent the potential for cross-contamination for one of three medication carts (Third Floor Cart Rooms 308-321). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the guidance released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on 10/29/20, indicated that 70% ethanol solutions are not effective against viral bloodborne pathogens. Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's document titled Infection Prevention during Blood Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Administration last reviewed 2/6/13, indicated that if blood glucose meters must be shared, the device should be cleaned and disinfected after every use, per manufacturer's instructions, to prevent carry-over of blood and infectious agents. Review of the glucometer manufacturer's recommendation provided by the facility revealed under Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures for the Meter indicated the meter must be disinfected between patient use by wiping it with an EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) approved disinfecting wipe. During observation of a blood sugar check on 12/11/24, at 11:23 a.m. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E2 cleaned the glucometer after use with a 70% isopropyl alcohol pad. Observation at this time revealed disinfecting wipes containing bleach available on the nurse ' s station counter, approximately five feet from the medication cart. During an interview on 12/11/24, at 2:47 p.m. LPN Employee E2 stated that she used alcohol pads to clean the glucometer because she did not have any disinfecting wipes, and further stated was unaware that the use of alcohol wipes was unacceptable to clean a glucometer. During an interview on 12/19/24, at approximately 10:00 a.m. the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of Nursing confirmed the facility failed to consistently maintain an infection prevention and control program, which ensured proper cleaning and disinfecting of glucometers to prevent the potential for cross-contamination for one of three medication carts. 42 CFR 483.80(a)(1)(4)(f) Infection Prevention & Control. 28 Pa. Code §201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code §201.18(b)(1)(3)(e)(1) Management. 28 Pa. Code §201.20(c) Staff development. 28 Pa. Code §201.29(d) Resident rights. 28 Pa. Code §211.12(d)(1)(2)(3)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395743 If continuation sheet Page 8 of 8

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Citations

4 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0725GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F725 - Nursing Services

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0865GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F865 - Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

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What happened during the December 19, 2024 survey of CARNEGIE PARK POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of CARNEGIE PARK POST ACUTE on December 19, 2024. The surveyor cited 4 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CARNEGIE PARK POST ACUTE on December 19, 2024?

Yes, 4 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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