F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policies and documents, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that
the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent injury that resulted in the actual harm of a
laceration that required sutures for one of three residents (Resident R1). This was identified as past
non-compliance. Findings include:Review of the facility policy Abuse Policy-Prevention and Identification,
dated 4/17/25, indicated it is the facility's policy to deploy staff on each shift in sufficient numbers and
assure staff assigned have knowledge of the individual residents' care needs. 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 1/11/26 included diagnoses of cellulitis (bacterial
infection affecting the skin's deep layers) and muscle weakness. Review of Section GG: Functional Abilities
indicated that Resident R1 required dependent assistance (two or more helpers) for chair/bed-to-chair
transfers.Review of an on-call physician note dated 2/5/26 at 4:12 p.m. indicated, nurse calls to report
resident was being assisted back to bed earlier and hit his left leg on the edge of the bed and caused a
laceration. Per nurse measurements are 6cmx 0.5x0.25. Some bleeding earlier but not currently
bleeding.Review of a progress note dated 2/5/26 at 6:03 p.m. indicated, CNA alerted this nurse that
resident was bleeding from left lateral leg. Upon inspection this nurse observed a 6cmx0.5cmx0.0cm
laceration to the left lateral lower leg. This resident stated, ‘My leg got dragged on the side of the bed when
being transferred from my wheelchair to bed'.Review of facility submitted information on 2/5/26, indicated
on 2/5/26 at 4:00 p.m., [Resident R1] reported that when was being transferred from his wheelchair to his
bed by CNA [nurse aid], when his left leg hit the bed and he sustained a cut. Resident was assessed by the
RN (registered nurse) and telehealth was completed. First aide provided to the resident per MD (medical
doctor) order. Area was cleansed and Steri strips applied and area covered with dry dressing.Review of an
employee statement via phone by NA Employee E1, dated 2/5/26 indicated, transferred the resident from
the wheelchair to the bed without another employee.Review of Resident R1's plan of care for ADLs
(activities of daily living) Functional Status / Rehabilitation Potential, not initiated until 2/6/26, indicated that
the resident will have staff assist of two with all transfers for safety. The plan of care did not indicate assist
of two prior to 2/6/26.Review of the facility's plan of correction included:-Wound will be monitored for
signs/symptoms of infection. -Nursing care plan updated to include any new orders. -Interventions are put
into place to prevent injuries or reduce the risk of injuries for individual resident needs. -All residents are
assessed on admission, quarterly and upon incident for appropriate care plan adjustments. -All incidents
and accidents are tracked and trended by the quality assurance committee and reviewed for
recommendations to prevent injuries. Review of facility provided education information and on-going quality
assurance measures revealed facility staff received education on accident prevention, falls, and reviewing
ADL information in the
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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
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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Event ID:
395745
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
395745
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/19/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Rose Meadows Health & Rehab Center
1717 Skyline Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
computerized charting system, as well as ongoing monitors to prevent future accidents and improve
systems. This education was completed on 2/17/26 and was in compliance as of that date.During an
interview on 2/19/26 at approximately 11:15 a.m., the Nursing Home Administrator and the Director of
Nursing confirmed the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent injury that resulted in the
actual harm of a laceration that required sutures for one of three residents (Resident R1). This was
identified as past non-compliance.28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.28 Pa. Code
201.18(b)(e)(1) Management.28 Pa. Code 201.29(a) Resident rights.28 Pa. Code 211.10(c)(d) Resident
care policies.28 Pa Code 211.12(d)(1)(2)(5) Nursing services.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
395745
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