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Inspection visit

Inspection

CARNEGIE PARK POST ACUTECMS #3957431 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0760 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that residents are free of significant medication errors for one of three residents (Resident R1). Residents Affected - Few Review of facility policy Medication Monitoring dated 3/14/25, indicated staff monitor and document events including medication error. Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 3/12/25, included diagnoses of peritoneal abscess (abscess near the large bowel), colitis (inflammation in the colon), and high blood pressure. Review of the provider orders reveal the residents Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is to run a cycle for twelve hours from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily. Review of the clinical record on 5/9/25 revealed Resident R1 received the incorrect TPN. This was reportedly discovered and hour later when Resident R4 was to have TPN prepared and administered. The infusion was stopped, the provider was notified. During an interview with the Resident R1 on 5/29/25 at 11:30 a.m., she reported no ill effects or concerns with her daily TPN infusions. During an interview on 5/29/21 at 2:20 p.m., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1 confirmed the wrong TPN was administered to the resident. During an interview with LPN Employee E1 on 5/29/25 at approximately 2:20 p.m., stated the TPN was administered by the shift supervisor, Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E2 on 5/10/25. The TPN is to run a cycle for twelve hours from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. At approximately 5:00 a.m. the infusion pump read complete, and the pump stopped the infusion with medication remaining. The pump was reported to be set at the incorrect rate. Review of employee statement 5/29/25 at 2:46 p.m. RN Employee E 3 confirmed she mixed the incorrect TPN. Review of the TPN storage on 5/29/25 at 3:30 p.m. revealed the TPN products are packaged, labeled, sealed, and in a dedicated bin for the individual residents on TPN. (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 2 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 05/29/2025 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 0760 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of the facility record on date 5/11/25 revealed Resident R1 did not receive the complete dose of TPN. During an interview on 5/29/25 at approximately 2:50 p.m., with the Assistant Director of Nursing the investigation concluded that the pump was set at the incorrect rate. Residents Affected - Few During an interview on 5/29/25, at approximately 4:30 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator and the Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed the facility failed to make certain that residents are free of significant medication errors for two of three residents. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395743 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0760GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F760 - Residents are free of any significant medication errors

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 29, 2025 survey of CARNEGIE PARK POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of CARNEGIE PARK POST ACUTE on May 29, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CARNEGIE PARK POST ACUTE on May 29, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."

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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