F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policy, closed clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to
notify a medical provider of a change in condition for one out of five closed resident records (Closed
Resident Record CR1).
Findings include:
Review of facility policy Change in a resident's condition or status dated 5/18/24, indicated that the facility
promptly notifies the resident, his or her attending physician, and the resident representative of changes in
the resident's medical, mental condition or status. Policy Interpretation and Implementation includes:
The nurse will notify the resident's physician when there has been:
a. accident or incident involving the resident.
b. discovery of injuries of an unknown source.
c. adverse reaction to medication.
d. significant change in the resident's physical/emotional/mental condition.
A significant change of condition is a major decline or improvement in the resident's status that will not
normally resolve itself without intervention by staff or by implementing standard disease-related clinical
interventions, impacts more than one area of the resident's health status, requires interdisciplinary review
and/or revision to the care plan; and ultimately is based on the judgment of the clinical staff and the
guidelines outlined in the Resident Assessment Instrument. Prior to notifying the physician or healthcare
provider, the nurse will make detailed observations and gather relevant and pertinent information for the
provider,
Review of facility policy Charting and Documentation dated 5/18/24, indicated all services provided to the
resident, progress toward the care plan goals, or any changes in the resident's medical, physical,
functional, or psychosocial condition, shall be documented in the resident's medical record. The medical
record should facilitate communication between the interdisciplinary team regarding the resident's condition
and response to care.
Review of Closed Resident Record CR1's admission record indicated he was admitted on [DATE].
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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
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395790
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seneca Place
5360 Saltsburg Road
Verona, PA 15147
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 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Closed Resident Record CR1's Minimum Data Set assessment (MDS - a periodic assessment of
care needs) dated 6/10/24, indicated that he had diagnoses that included chronic kidney disease (a loss of
kidney function resulting in the swelling of feet, fatigue, high blood pressure and changes in urination ),
anxiety disorder (a medical condition creating a sense of acute fear, restlessness, and worry), seizure
disorder, congestive heart failure (a progressive heart disease affecting pumping action of the heart
muscles impacting circulation, swelling and shortness of breath), hypertension (a condition impacting blood
circulation through the heart related to poor pressure), and diabetes (metabolic disorder impacting organ
function related to glucose levels in the human body). These were some of the most recent diagnoses upon
review.
Review of Closed Resident Record CR1's care plan dated 6/14/24, indicated to monitor, document, report if
complaint is a significant change from residents past experience of pain.
Review of Closed Resident Record CR1's physician assistant documentation dated 7/19/24, indicated that
Resident CR1 was seen, and he had a history of chronic pain. Resident CR1 was eager to discharge. He
complained of back, neck, and shoulder pain.
Review of Closed Resident Record CR1's clinical progress note dated 9/1/24 indicated the following: the
resident had requested Oxycodone 5mg by mouth at 4:33 a.m. for pain and it was administered at that
time. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1 went back into his room around 4:45 a.m. when he
stated he wanted to see the nurse. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1 explained that he just had
medicine and it needed time to work. Nurse talked to him to de-escalate his anxiety or worrying. Closed
Resident Record CR1 expressed he felt calmer and less anxious just by talking to the nurse. He wasn't in
any respiratory distress at that time. At 5:54 a.m. he went back asleep. Abdomen and chest rising with each
breath. His blood sugar was 188. Skin was warm/dry.
Review of Closed Resident Record CR1's clinical nurse progress notes dated 9/1/24 did not indicate
location of pain, severity of pain, if the pain was new, a discussion with the physician or other clinical staff
related to Closed Resident Record CR1's change in status, or a full set of vitals after the onset of chest
pain.
Nurse aide (NA) Employee E2's signed investigation statement dated 9/3/24, indicated that Closed
Resident Record CR1 had some chest pains. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1 spoke with
Closed Resident Record CR1 for 20 minutes. Closed Resident Record CR1 was complaining about his
roommate and anxiety related to roommate keeping him awake. He was last checked between 4:00 a.m.
and 5:00 a.m. and was sleeping.
During an interview on 9/11/24, at 1:08 p.m. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E3 stated that she
was familiar with Closed Resident Record CR1, and she was unaware of any heart issues. He would
complain of pain in his legs and lower back. And if any resident would complain of chest pain, we would
obtain vitals. Anything off the baseline, we would do vitals and notify the doctor.
During an interview on 9/11/24, at 1:27 p.m. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E5 stated that he
was familiar with Closed Resident Record CR1 and took care of him one year ago. In general, if a resident
has chest pain, staff takes vitals signs and notifies the doctor.
During an interview on 9/11/24, at 1:37 p.m. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1 provided the
following statement: I was there until 7:30 a.m. on 9/1/24. Prior to administering his oxycodone. Closed
Resident Record CR1, he was aware he had oxycodone for pain medication, and he would request
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395790
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Seneca Place
5360 Saltsburg Road
Verona, PA 15147
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 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
many times before the 12hrs was up. I went into the MAR (Medication Administration Record) to see the
last time Closed Resident Record CR1 was medicated. He asked for the oxycodone, and he told a nurse
aide, I cannot recall nurse aide name, he put his call light on , requested medication and he wanted pain
medication. I go to look and since I had been there at 7:00 p.m. I looked to make sure 12-hours went by. I
went to ask Closed Resident Record CR1 and that is what he wanted medication and not Tylenol. Closed
Resident Record CR1 stated he wanted Oxycodone as it was more than 12-hours since he last had it. He
took his medication. I asked what his pain was and Closed Resident Record CR1 said he was having pain.
He thanked me for getting his medication. He told me what the pain level was. Closed Resident Record
CR1 said chest pain and he was lying on his left side. He does have anxiety and the roommate gets up and
down and turns on the light. He said he could not sleep and gets worried about the man next to him. I
repositioned him and so Closed Resident Record CR1 could take his medication. He did not appear to be
in any distress. I listened to his lungs. Lungs were clear and his heart was not irregular. He did not have any
order for Nitro (Nitroglycerin-mediation to treat chest pain). Angina was not one of his diagnoses. I cannot
recall how much time lapse afterwards. But the aide said Closed Resident Record CR1 was still
complaining. I went back to speak to him. He was speaking to me about the resident/roommate. When
speaking to Closed Resident Record CR1, he did not feel the medicine was working. I told him the
medication will take time to work. It's a strong medicine. I offered him fluids and repositioned him. I spoke to
him, and he felt he was calming down. He said he was upset with his roommate. I did explain to the resident
and understanding of the situation. And then he was fine. And there were no other further complaints. He
did get other medications around 6:00 a.m. and did get his blood sugar checked. He received Depakote and
medication for GERD. As a nursing measure, I looked and saw he was breathing. I did not go back and do a
detailed note, I probably should have.
During a phone interview on 9/12/24, at 11:49 a.m. Nurse aide (NA) Employee E2 provided the following
statement:
Closed Resident Record CR1 goes to bathroom by himself. He only rings if he needs his medication or
more water. On 9/1/24, he had rung around 2:30 a.m. I thought it was weird. He usually does not ask for
pain pills. He did not tell me what it was for. I told the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1. I guess
she gave it to him. He called me back about 45-60 minutes later. When Closed Resident Record CR1 called
me back in, he told me that the pain pill was not working and that he had got it for chest pain and his chest
was still hurting. She, the nurse, told him that he got his pain medication and that he should normally feel it.
She stated his pain was from anxiety. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1 did not due vitals, did
not call doctor, and did not tell the RN supervisor. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1 did not see
him with a vital machine. I provided a statement. I was not there when he was found. I was very familiar with
him. He never once complained about chest pain. He was continent and aware of his surroundings. He was
not the type to hit the call bell over and over.
During an interview on 9/12/24 at 2:03 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the facility failed
to notify a medical provider of a change in condition for Closed Resident Record CR1 as required.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee.
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