F 0561
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through
support of resident choice.
Based on review of clinical records and facility policy, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined
that the facility failed to allow residents the right to make choices about aspects of his or her life in the
facility that are significant to the resident for one of 22 residents reviewed (Resident R22).
Findings include:
A facility policy entitled, Discharge Summary and Plan, revised 10/2022, indicated when a resident's
discharge is anticipated, a post-discharge plan is developed to assist the resident with discharge, every
resident is evaluated for his/her discharge needs and has an individualized post-discharge plan, and
includes: where the resident plans to reside; arrangements that have been made for follow-up care and
services; description of the resident's stated discharge goals; degree of caregiver/support person
availability, capacity and capability to perform required care; how the interdisciplinary team will support the
resident in the transition to post-discharge care; what factors may make the resident vulnerable to
preventable readmission; and how those factors will be addressed. If it is determined that returning to the
community is not feasible, it will be documented why this is the case and who made the determination.
Resident R22's clinical record revealed an admission date of 4/09/24, with diagnoses including respiratory
failure, Type 2 Diabetes (condition that affects how the body uses glucose [sugar] for energy), adjustment
disorder, high blood pressure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD- a condition caused by
damage to the airways or other parts of the lung that blocks airflow and makes it hard to breathe). The
clinical record also revealed a physician's order dated 5/30/24, that indicated Resident R22 had a discharge
plan with home health.
Resident R22's most recent Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS-a standardized assessment tool that
measures health status in nursing home residents), with a reference date of 6/07/24, Section C0500
(Cognitive Status) revealed that Resident R22's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS-15-point cognitive
screening measure that evaluates memory and orientation and includes free and cued recall items) was a
15 (cognitively intact, able to make daily decisions).
Further review of Resident R22's clinical record revealed: a Social Service admission Assessment that
indicated Resident R22 expected to be discharged to the community and wanted to talk to someone about
the possibility of leaving the facility; a Discharge Plan that indicated Resident R22 wanted to return home
after treatment; a Care Conference Record dated 6/13/24, revealed Resident R22 wanted to return to
his/her home, and that he/she is refusing to work with therapy.
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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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Saegertown, PA 16433
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F 0561
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Review of facility documents provided on 7/31/24, regarding Social Services notes revealed: 6/04/24, care
plan meeting- Life in PGH [Pittsburgh], return home-set up d/c meeting; 6/13/24, care plan meeting 1:00
p.m.; 6/14/24, seen again, d/c therapy, refusing therapy.
Resident R22's clinical record lacked evidence of an active discharge care plan, referrals and/or
post-discharge arrangements for follow-up care were made by the facility to assist Resident R22 in
returning home.
During an interview on 7/31/24, at 10:55 a.m. the Director of Nursing and the Care Consultant confirmed
there was no evidence of an active discharge plan and additionally verified there was no evidence of a
Power of Attorney (POA), in Resident R22's clinical record, and that a POA would only take affect when
Resident R22 cannot make day-to-day decisions.
28 Pa. Code 201.29 (a) Resident rights
28 Pa. Code 201.18 (b)(1)(3) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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F 0835
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observations, review of facility records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the Nursing
Home Administrator (NHA) and the Director of Nursing (DON) did not effectively manage the facility to
make certain that proper infection control procedures were followed to protect residents from
cross-contamination, infections, viruses and disease in the facility.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
The job description for the NHA revealed that the purpose of this position is to establish and maintain
systems that are effective and efficient to operate the facility in a manner to safety meet resident needs in
compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
The job description for the DON revealed that the purpose of this position is to provide nursing
management, set resident care standards for all direct care providers and provide complete supervision
and management for the nursing department.
Based on the findings in this report that identified that the facility failed to consistently maintain an infection
prevention and control program to mitigate or potentially control the spread of the coronavirus, failed to
educate staff, and failed to follow CDC guidelines. The NHA and the DON failed to fulfill their essential job
duties to ensure that the Federal and State guidelines and Regulations were followed.
Refer to F880.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee
28 Pa. Code 201.18(a) Management
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management
28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.12(c) Nursing Services
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing Services
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Crawford Care Center
20881 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
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F 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, review of facility policies and documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the
facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program by failing to follow infection control
guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) to reduce the spread of infections and
prevent cross-contamination during the COVID-19 pandemic. This failure placed the facility in an Immediate
Jeopardy situation for 20 of 20 residents reviewed (Residents R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10,
R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R18, R19, and R20).
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
Review of the Pennsylvania Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control and Outbreak Response
Toolkit for Long-Term Care Version 1.1 dated February 2024, and expanded from infection prevention and
control guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for nursing homes and
Long-Term Care Facilities revealed the following:
During the Outbreak: COVID-19 Outbreak Management and Control Measures included:
1.Identify and Isolate First Case.
a. Isolate with transmission-based precautions (TBP) on COVID-19 Care Unit in accordance with most
up-to-date isolation guidance or provide source control to positive resident and isolate in room (ideally
residents should be placed in a single-person room).
b. Place TBP signs on the door to indicate to those entering the COVID-19 Care Unit/room of the personal
protective equipment (PPE) requirements when providing care to residents with COVID-19.
c. Ensure all required PPE is available including N95 or higher-level respirator, gowns, gloves, and eye
protection and is worn.
d. Reinforce core infection prevention practices among residents, visitors, and healthcare personnel (HCP)
including hand hygiene, appropriate use of PPE, environmental cleaning, and disinfection.
2.Identify Additional Cases and Exposures.
a. Exposed asymptomatic residents and HCP should be tested with a series of up to three viral tests.
b. Determine approach (contact-tracing, unit-based, facility-based).
c. Identify exposures because of close contact.
d. Test exposures immediately (but not within 24 hours of exposure) and if negative, another test at 48
hours, and if negative another test 48 hours later.
Evaluation and Monitoring of Residents included:
Older adults with COVID-19 may not show common symptoms such as fever or respiratory symptoms, and
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Crawford Care Center
20881 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
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F 0880
it is important to assess for other symptoms such as:
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
1.
Residents Affected - Some
2.
Fever or chills
Cough
3.
Shortness of breath
4.
Fatigue
5.
Muscle or body aches
6.
Headache
7.
New loss of taste or smell
8.
Sore throat
9.
Congestion or runny nose
10.
Nausea or vomiting
11.
Diarrhea
With identification of any COVID-19 symptoms, implement prompt isolation and further evaluation for
COVID-19 infection.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Crawford Care Center
20881 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Some
During an interview on 7/31/24, at 11:50 a.m. the Infection Preventionist (IP) confirmed that the facility does
not COVID-19 test residents unless they present with a fever, and that the facility follows, PAHAN 741, New
Respiratory Virus Guidance (General Guidance for Community Settings) dated 3/15/24, which indicated to
refer to CDC guidance and that fever is listed at the top of the symptom list, and that residents must have a
fever before any other symptoms are considered to testing.
During an interview on 8/01/24, at 1:37 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) and Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADON), confirmed the facility only tests for COVID when the resident presents a fever, and that
residents are isolated and watched, and that the facility follows CDC guidance by testing for COVID-19
when a resident presents with a fever.
Review of facility policy provided to the surveyor on 8/01/24, entitled, Crawford Care Center COVID-19
(revised 11/01/23), included:
1.Residents with suspected COVID-19:
a. Place the resident in a single-person room, or cohort with other simultaneously identified known
COVID-19, exposures or symptoms and remain in their current location pending test results.
b. Initiate TBP per CDC.
c. PPE-N95 or higher respirator, eye protection, gown, and gloves.
d. Roommates of residents confirmed COVID-19 are considered to have close contact.
2.Residents who have close contact to someone with COVID-19 will have a series of three viral test,
immediately (but not earlier than 24 hours after exposure), and, if negative, again in 48 hours after the first
negative test, if negative, again in 48 hours after the second negative test.
3.Residents with confirmed COVID-19 infection
a. Place resident in a single person room, door should remain closed if safe, or cohort with other residents
with the same respiratory pathogen.
b. Initiate TBP (N95 or higher respirator, eye protection, gown, and gloves).
c. Resident will remain in their room during this time.
4.Symptomatic testing of residents who have signs or symptoms of COVID-19 as soon as possible and
placed on TBP pending test results.
Review of clinical records and facility documents revealed:
Resident R1 was readmitted from the hospital on 7/26/24, with COVID-19, and remained with roommate
Resident R2 who tested positive on 7/28/24, and experienced a fever and cough.
Resident R3 tested positive on 7/28/24, and experienced cough, lethargy, increased confusion, and
nausea, and remained with roommate Resident R4 who was not tested and discharged to home on
7/30/24.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Crawford Care Center
20881 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Resident R5 tested positive on 7/28/24, and experienced a fever, cough, lethargy, nausea and vomiting,
and remained with roommate Resident R6 who tested positive on 8/01/24, and experienced fatigue.
Resident R7 experienced difficulty breathing, and lethargy on 7/20/24, and requested to be sent to the
hospital where he/she tested positive, and his/her roommate (Resident R8) was tested on [DATE], and was
negative.
Residents Affected - Some
Resident R9 tested positive on 7/30/24, and experienced a fever, increased confusion, rambling speech,
and remained with roommate Resident R10 who tested negative on 8/02/24, and who was asymptomatic.
Resident R11 experienced low oxygen saturations, was difficult to arouse, productive cough on 7/24/24,
and family requested to be sent to the hospital where he/she tested positive, and his/her roommate
(Resident R12) was tested on [DATE], and was negative and asymptomatic.
Resident R13 tested positive on 7/28/24, and experienced a fever, cough, lethargy, and increased
confusion, and remained with roommate Resident R14 who tested negative on 7/28/24, and experienced a
fever, cough, lethargy, and nausea, and tested negative again on 8/01/24.
Resident R15 experienced lethargy, disorientation, confusion, on 7/19/24, and on 7/26/24, and was sent to
the hospital and diagnosed with COVID-19, his/her roommate (Resident R16) tested positive on 7/28/24,
and experienced a fever, cough, lethargy, and nausea.
Further review of clinical records revealed:
On 7/27/24, Resident R17 experienced lethargy, cough, cyanosis (bluish color), wheezing, and fever and
was not tested for COVID-19.
On 7/25/24, Resident R18 experienced abnormal lung sounds and cough, and continued to exhibit
respiratory symptoms and lethargy and was not tested for COVID-19.
On 7/16/24, Resident R19 experienced lethargy, headache, nasal congestion, sore throat, harsh cough,
and continued through 7/23/24, and was not tested for COVID-19.
On 7/17/24, Resident R20 experienced headache, sore throat, cough, and continued through 7/23/24, and
was not tested for COVID-19.
Observations on 8/01/24, between 12:10 p.m. and 12:25 p.m. revealed COVID positive resident Rooms
201, 202, 203, 104, 110, 108, 109, and 107 lacked signage indicating the presence of a respiratory
infection and the necessary precautions and lacked provision of appropriate PPE upon entry into COVID
positive resident rooms.
During an interview on 8/01/24, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Registered Nurse Employee E1 confirmed the
lack of signage and provision of PPE at COVID positive resident rooms, and that not all staff wear N95's
when entering COVID positive resident rooms.
During an interview on 8/01/24, at 2:45 p.m. the ADON confirmed that COVID positive resident rooms
lacked signage, and the provision of PPE.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Crawford Care Center
20881 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
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F 0880
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
The DON and ADON were made aware that an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) existed for 12 of 12 residents in
the facility on 8/01/24, at 4:32 p.m. and a corrective action plan was requested and the IJ Template was
provided.
On 8/01/24, at 6:43 p.m. an acceptable corrective action plan was approved which included the following
interventions:
Residents Affected - Some
1. Appropriate signage and PPE were immediately placed by the entry of the COVID-19 positive rooms.
2. Roommates of all residents that tested positive for COVID-19 will be immediately tested if they have not
yet been tested.
3. Residents will be moved to the appropriate rooms with COVID-19 positive residents separate from
residents that are not COVID-19 positive.
4. The facility will then test all residents for COVID-19 to ensure we are cohorting the residents as
appropriate.
5. Upon plan approval all staff will be educated on proper PPE and signage for rooms that have COVID-19
residents. The nursing staff will be educated on the infection control policy.
6. Upon plan approval the staff that are currently in the facility will immediately be educated on these
policies. Any employees not currently in the facility will be educated prior to the start of their next scheduled
shift.
7. Monitoring will continue for all residents with signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Testing will be performed
immediately when signs and symptoms are identified. Roommates will be tested as well. Appropriate
signage and PPE will be placed immediately.
8. The DON or designee to audit
a. all residents who are symptomatic each day during morning clinical meeting.
b. all newly diagnosed residents for proper signage and PPE upon diagnosis.
c. facility staff compliance with isolation and PPE directives three times a week on random shifts during the
outbreak.
9. the facility will hold ad hoc QAPI to address COVID-19 outbreak in facility to ensure proper adherence to
state guidelines and directives.
10. The facility will provide education to all management staff including the facility infection preventionist
regarding proper signage, PPE, and measures to be implemented during COVID-19 outbreak in the facility.
The corrective action plan was verified as implemented and the Immediate Jeopardy was removed on
8/02/24, at 2:16 p.m.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Crawford Care Center
20881 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
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F 0880
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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20881 State Highway 198
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F 0882
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program
in the nursing home.
Based on observations, review of clinical records and facility documents, and staff interviews, it was
determined that the facility failed to ensure the Infection Preventionist (IP) performed the duties of the
position to adequately implement an infection control program to detect and prevent the spread of
COVID-19.
Findings include:
The job description for the IP revealed that the purpose of this position is to implement, coordinate, and
ensure that the facility's infection prevention and control program is effective and in compliance with all
state and federal regulations.
Pennsylvania Department of Health COVID-19 Infection Control and Outbreak Response Toolkit for
Long-Term Care Version 1.1 dated February 2024, and expanded from infection prevention and control
guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for nursing homes and Long-Term
Care Facilities.
During the Outbreak: COVID-19 Outbreak Management and Control Measures included:
1.Identify and Isolate First Case.
a. Isolate with transmission-based precautions (TBP) on COVID-19 Care Unit in accordance with most
up-to-date isolation guidance or provide source control to positive resident and isolate in room (ideally
residents should be placed in a single-person room).
b. Place TBP signs on the door to indicate to those entering the COVID-19 Care Unit/room of the personal
protective equipment (PPE) requirements when providing care to residents with COVID-19.
c. Ensure all required PPE is available including N95 or higher-level respirator, gowns, gloves, and eye
protection and is worn.
d. Reinforce core infection prevention practices among residents, visitors, and healthcare personnel (HCP)
including hand hygiene, appropriate use of PPE, environmental cleaning, and disinfection.
2.Identify Additional Cases and Exposures.
a. Exposed asymptomatic residents and HCP should be tested with a series of up to three viral tests.
b. Determine approach (contact-tracing, unit-based, facility-based).
c. Identify exposures because of close contact.
d. Test exposures immediately (but not within 24 hours of exposure) and if negative, another test at 48
hours, and if negative another test 48 hours later.
Evaluation and Monitoring of Residents included:
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Crawford Care Center
20881 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
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 0882
Older adults with COVID-19 may not show common symptoms such as fever or respiratory symptoms, and
it is important to assess for other symptoms such as:
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
1.
Residents Affected - Some
Fever or chills
2.
Cough
3.
Shortness of breath
4.
Fatigue
5.
Muscle or body aches
6.
Headache
7.
New loss of taste or smell
8.
Sore throat
9.
Congestion or runny nose
10.
Nausea or vomiting
11.
Diarrhea
With identification of any COVID-19 symptoms, implement prompt isolation and further evaluation for
COVID-19 infection.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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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
395853
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/02/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Crawford Care Center
20881 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
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 0882
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Review of clinical documents revealed eight residents (Residents R1, R3, R5, R7, R9, R11, R13, R15)
tested positive for COVID-19 and remained cohorted with their roommates and the roommates (Residents
R2, R4, R6, R8, R10, R12, R14, R16) were not tested.
Further review of clinical records revealed that Residents R17, R18, R19, and R20 exhibited symptoms of
COVID-19 and were not tested.
During an interview on 7/31/24, at 11:50 a.m. the IP confirmed that the facility does not COVID-19 test
residents unless they present with a fever, and that the facility follows, PAHAN 741, New Respiratory Virus
Guidance (General Guidance for Community Settings) dated 3/15/24, which indicated to refer to CDC
guidance and that fever is listed at the top of the symptom list, and that residents must have a fever before
any other symptoms are considered to testing.
Observation on 8/01/24, between 12:10 p.m. and 12:25 p.m. revealed COVID positive resident rooms 201,
202, 203, 104, 110, 108, 109, and 107 lacked signage indicating the presence of a respiratory infection and
the necessary precautions and lacked provision of appropriate PPE upon entry into COVID positive
resident rooms.
During an interview on 8/01/24, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Registered Nurse Employee E1 confirmed the
lack of signage and provision of PPE at COVID positive resident rooms, and that not all staff wear N95's
when entering COVID positive resident rooms.
During an interview on 8/01/24, at 2:45 p.m. the Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed that COVID
positive resident rooms lacked signage and the provision of PPE.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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