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Inspection visit

Inspection

ST MARTHA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARECMS #3958152 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0609 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Based on a review of facility policy, review of clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to report an allegation of misappropriation of resident property to the appropriate State agencies for three of nine residents reviewed (Residents R1, R2, and Resident R3). Findings include: Review of facility policy Abuse Prevention/ Reporting revised April 2022, revealed that the facility will report all alleged violations involving mistreatment, neglect or abuse to the Department of Health, Division of Nursing Facilities, and to other agencies required by law and Act 13. Review of Resident R1's progress note of March 9, 2023, revealed that Resident R1 was admitted to the hospital. Review of Resident R1's Individual Patient Controlled Substance Administration Record revealed that one tablet of Oxycodone IR (opioid used to help relieve moderate to severe pain) 5 milligrams (mg) was signed out on March 10, 2023, by licensed staff Employee E3. Review of Resident R2's physician's orders included an order for Tramadol (opioid used to help relieve moderate to severe pain) 50 mg one tablet twice a day. Review of the March 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that it was to be administered at 9:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. Review of Resident R2's Individual Patient Controlled Substance Administration Record revealed that one tablet was signed out on March 12, 2023 at 3:00 a.m. by licensed staff Employee E3. Further review of the clinical record revealed no evidence that the resident received Tramadol at 3:00 a.m. on March 12, 2023. Review of Resident R3's physician's orders included an order for Oxycodone/APAP 5/325 mg (Percocet used to help relieve moderate to severe pain) two tablets once daily. Review of the March 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that it was to be administered at 9:00 a.m. Review of Resident R3's Individual Patient Controlled Substance Administration Record revealed that one tablet was signed out on March 10, 2023 at 1:15 a.m. and two tablets on March 11, 2023, at 11:30 p.m. by licensed staff Employee E3. Further review of the clinical record revealed no evidence that the resident received Oxycodone/APAP at those times. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on April 27, 2023, at 10:45 a.m. revealed that the DON was notified that Employee E3 had signed out medication for Resident R1 while Resident R1 was hospitalized and that Employee E3 was not always documenting on the resident MARs. Employee E3's agency was made aware of the issues and was asked to not return to the facility. The DON confirmed that the allegation of misappropriation was not reported to the Department of Health. (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 3 Event ID: 395815 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 395815 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/27/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE St Martha Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare 470 Manor Ave Downingtown, PA 19335 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 0609 483.13 - Resident Behavior and Facility Practices, 10-1-1998 edition Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Pa. Chapter 51: Code 51.3(g)(6) Notification 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee Residents Affected - Few Previously cited 3/10/23 28 Pa. Code: 201.18(b)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code: 201.29(d) Resident rights 28 Pa Code 211.10(a)(d) Resident Care Policies Previously cited 3/10/23 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395815 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 395815 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/27/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE St Martha Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare 470 Manor Ave Downingtown, PA 19335 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Based on a review of clinical records and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records for three of nine residents reviewed (Residents R4, R5, and R6). Findings include: Review of Resident R4's physician's orders included an order for Oxycodone/APAP5/325 milligrams(mg) (Percocet - used to help relieve moderate to severe pain) one tablet every eight hours as needed for pain. Review of the Individual Patient Controlled Substance Administration Record revealed that the medication was administered on March 11, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. and March 12, 2023, at 2:50 a.m.; however, the administration was not documented on the electronic Medication Administration Record (MAR). Review of Resident R5's physician's orders included an order for Oxycodone IR (opioid used to help relieve moderate to severe pain) 5 mg one tablet every four hours as needed for pain. Review of the Individual Patient Controlled Substance Administration Record revealed that the medication was administered on March 9, 2023, at 11:15 p.m., March 10, 2023, at 4:40 a.m., and March 11, 2023, at 11:45 p.m.; however, the administration was not documented on the electronic MAR. Review of Resident R6's physician's orders included an order for Oxycodone IR 5 mg one tablet every six hours as needed for severe pain. Review of the Individual Patient Controlled Substance Administration Record revealed that the medication was administered on March 9, 2023, at 4:10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; however, the administration was not documented on the electronic MAR. Interview with the Director of Nursing on , April 27, 2023, at 10:45 a.m. confirmed that the medications should be documented on both the controlled substance record and the MARs, but were not documented on the MARs. 28 Pa. Code: 211.5(f) Clinical records Previously cited 3/10/23 28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services Previously cited 3/10/23 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395815 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0609GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F842 - Resident-identifiable information

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 27, 2023 survey of ST MARTHA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE?

This was a inspection survey of ST MARTHA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE on April 27, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ST MARTHA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE on April 27, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."

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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