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Inspection visit

Health inspection

EMMANUEL CENTER FOR NURSINGCMS #3958241 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 0842 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records and select facility investigative reports and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain accurate and complete clinical records, according to professional standards of practice for three of seven sampled residents (Resident 1, 2, and 3). Findings include: According to the American Nurses Association Principles for Nursing Documentation, nurses document their work and outcomes and provide an integrated, real-time method of informing the health care team about the patient status. Timely documentation of the following types of information should be made and maintained in a patient record to support the ability of the health care team to ensure informed decisions and high quality care in the continuity of patient care: Assessments, Clinical problems, Communications with other health care professionals regarding the patient, Communication with and education of the patient, family, and the patient's designated support person and other third parties. According to the Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, Department of State, Chapter 21 State Board of Nursing Subsection 21.11 (a) The register nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. In carrying out this responsibility, the nurse performs all of following functions: (4) Carries out nursing care actions which promote, maintain, and restore the well-being of individuals (6)(b) The registered nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to clients for the quality of care delivered and Subsection 21.18. (a)(5) document and maintain accurate records. A review of clinical record revealed Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to include Parkinson's disease (brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements). A review of the resident's April 2023 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that on April 16, 2023, Employee 1, RN, (Registered Nurse), who was working in the capacity as the Director of Nursing at that time, signed the record indicating that she removed the resident's bilateral lower extremity tubi grips (a compression bandage) for the evening shift. Employee 1 documented on April 20, 2023, and April 26, 2023, that she administered Tylenol 325 mg two tablets, Sinemet 25-100MG one tablet, and Miralax 17 GM dissolved in eight ounces of liquid at 2:00 PM to Resident 1. A review of a facility investigation revealed, however, that Employee 1 was not working at the time (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: 395824 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 395824 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/15/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Emmanuel Center for Nursing 600 School House Road Danville, PA 17821 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 - Some she documented the removal of Resident 1's tubi grips. Employee 1 was not working as the medication nurse on April 20, 2023,and April 26, 2023 and the facility determined that Employee 1 documented medications and treatments that she did not administer or provide to the resident. A review of clinical record revealed Resident 2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to include dementia (the loss of cognitive functioning, thinking, remembering, and reasoning). A review of the resident's April 2023 MAR revealed that on April 16, 2023, Employee 1 documented that she administered the resident's Aspercreme lotion to the left hand, knees, and hips at 8:00 PM and administered Gabapentin 100 mg one capsule at 10:00 PM. On April 26, 2023, Employee 1 documented that she administered Gabapentin 100 mg one capsule and provided a Mighty Shake at 2:00 PM to Resident 2. A review of a facility investigation revealed that Employee 1 was not working at the time she documented that she administered the Aspercreme and Gabapentin to Resident 2 on April 16, 2023. Employee 1 was not working as the medication nurse on April 26, 2023, when she documented that she administered the 2:00 PM Gabapentin and provided the Mighty Shake. The facility determined that Employee 1 documented that medications that she did not administer and provided a nutritional supplement and treatment to the resident, which she did not actually provide. A review of clinical record revealed Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to include Type II Diabetes and atrial fibrillation(an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm). A review of the resident's April 2023 MAR revealed on April 16, 2023, Employee 1 documented that she administered the resident's 8:00 PM Gabapentin 800 mg, one tablet, Metoprolol Tartrate 100MG one tablet, Senna Plus 50-8.6 MG two capsules, Refresh eye drops one drop in each eye, Lantus 10 units, Melatonin 3 MG two tablets, Myrbetriq 25MG two tablets, and Coumadin 3 MG one tablet. A review of a facility investigation revealed Employee 1 was not working at the time she documented that she administered the resident's medications on April 16, 2023, at 8:00 PM. The facility determined that Employee 1 documented medications that she did not administer to the resident. An interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on May 15, 2023, at approximately 2:00 PM confirmed that Employee 1, RN, failed to accurately document in the residents' clinical records. 28 Pa. Code 211.5 (f)(h) Clinical records. 28 Pa. Code 211.12 (a)(c)(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395824 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.

  • 0842GeneralS&S Epotential 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 May 15, 2023 survey of EMMANUEL CENTER FOR NURSING?

This was a inspection survey of EMMANUEL CENTER FOR NURSING on May 15, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at EMMANUEL CENTER FOR NURSING on May 15, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with..."

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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