F 0583
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of facility policy, observation, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed
to maintain the confidentiality of residents' medical information on one of two medication carts (Cart on
wheels One).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy Security Codes/Passwords/Confidentiality Compliance last reviewed on 9/1/24,
indicated that all persons who access computerized data are reminded that any breach of this policy may
be a serious violation of patient privacy.
During an observation on 9/18/24, at 7:48 a.m. the medication cart outside of resident room, in the corridor,
was left unattended with the computer screen open with identifiable information so any passerby could see
resident personal and confidential information.
During an interview on 9/18/24, at 10:04 a.m. Registered Nurse Employee E1 stated, I ran to the
medication room and didn't close the screen prior to leaving the medication cart.
During an interview on 9/18/24, at 2:30 p.m. Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility failed to
maintain the confidentiality of residents' medical information on one of two medication carts (Cart on
wheels One).
28 Pa. code: 211.5(b) Clinical records
28 Pa. Code: 201.29(i) Resident Rights
28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(3) Nursing Services
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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Based on observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a safe,
homelike environment for one of two elevators (Elevator 1).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
An observation on 9/18/24, at 2:46 p.m. revealed a broken number one button in Elevator 1, where the
center of the button was missing with exposed sharp edges.
An observation on 9/19/24, at 8:37 a.m. revealed that the number one button on Elevator 1 remained
broken with sharp edges exposed.
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 11:46 a.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the number
one button on Elevator 1 was broken with exposed sharp edges, and that the facility failed to maintain a
safe, homelike environment for one of two elevators as required.
28 Pa. Code 201.18 (b)(1)(3) Management
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Kittanning, PA 16201
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F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must
establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to make certain that a complaint/grievance could
be filed anonymously for 13 of 13 residents.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy Grievances/Complaints Skilled Nursing Unit dated 12/1/24, indicated that any
resident, family member, friend, or staff person has the right to file a complaint or grievance alleging a
violation of applicable laws/regulations by the unit orally or in writing. The person filing has the right to file
anonymously.
During a tour of nursing unit on 9/17/24, at 9:53 a.m. a wall hanger with Resident/Family Concern Forms,
was noted to be in the Activity/Dining Room, as well as at the Nurses Station.
During an observation on 9/17/24, at 10:01 a.m. failed to identify a secure location for residents, family
member, friend, or staff member to put a complaint or grievance anonymously.
During an interview on 9/17/24, at 10:15 a.m. Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) stated, I tell them to give
the form to one of my staff when they are done. When asked, If you have them give the form to your staff, is
that anonymous? NHA stated, I never really thought of it that way.
During an interview on 9/17/24, at 10:35 a.m. NHA confirmed that the facility to make certain that a
complaint or grievance could be filed anonymously for 13 of 13 residents.
28 Pa. Code 201.29(1) Resident rights
28 Pa. Code 201.18 e (4) Management
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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F 0607
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on review of facility policy, newly hired personnel records, and staff interviews it was determined that
the facility failed to properly screen an employment by completing a state background check prior to hire for
two of five personnel records reviewed (Nursing Assistant (NA) Employee E2 and Registered Nurse (RN)
Employee E3).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
The facility Abuse policy dated 10/1/24, indicated that the resident has the right to be free from verbal,
sexual, physical, and mental abuse, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion. The Skilled Nursing Unit
(SNU) hereby recognizes these rights and establishes the following policies and procedures to protect the
rights of the resident. At the time of application, all individuals will be asked to certify that they have not
been discharged from any facility. The appropriate licensing boards and registries will be checked for
information related to the applicant.
Review of Nursing Assistant (NA) Employee E2's personal record indicated she was hired on 7/8/24.
Review of NA Employee E2's personnel record did not include a state criminal background check prior to
her date of hire.
During an interview on 9/17/24, at 11:45 a.m. Employment Coordinator Employee E4 confirmed that the
background check was completed after Employee E2's hire date.
Review of Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E3's personal record indicated she was hired on 12/11/23.
Review of RN Employee E3's personal record indicated a criminal background check was completed on
12/10/23, however the criminal background check failed to indicate if RN Employee E3 had a record or no
criminal record on the report.
During an interview on 9/17/24, at 11:50 a.m. Employment Coordinator Employee E4 stated, I don't see the
results on the criminal background check.
During an interview on 9/17/24, at 2:15 p.m. Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility failed to
properly screen an employment by completing a state background check prior to hire for two out of five
personnel records reviewed (Nursing Assistant Employee E2 and Registered Nurse Employee E3).
28 Pa Code: 201.14(a) (c)(d)(e) Responsibility of licensee
28 Pa Code: 201.19 Personnel policies and procedures
28 Pa Code: 201.20 (a)(b)(c)(d) Staff development
28 Pa Code: 201.29 (d) Resident Rights
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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F 0622
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and
convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that
the necessary resident information was communicated to the receiving health care provider for one out of
three residents sampled with facility-initiated transfers (Closed record (CR) Resident R12).
Findings include:
Review of the clinical record indicated CR Resident R12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of CR Resident R12's MDS (Minimum Data Set, periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated
7/17/24, indicated diagnoses of peripheral vascular disease (PVD, circulatory condition in which narrowed
blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs), and diabetes (a metabolic disorder in which the body has
high sugar levels for prolonged periods of time.
Review of the clinical record indicated CR Resident R12 was transferred to the hospital on 7/17/24 and did
not return to the facility.
Review of CR Resident R12's clinical record revealed no documented evidence that the facility had
communicated specific information to the receiving health care provider for the residents transferred and
expected to return, which included the resident's care plan goals, advanced directive information, specific
instructions for ongoing care, resident representative information, and all information necessary to meet the
resident's specific needs at the receiving facility.
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 12:40 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) stated We send paperwork
with the resident but as far as documentation we don't have.
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 12:44 p.m. the DON confirmed that the facility failed to make certain that
the necessary resident information was communicated to the receiving health care provider for one out of
three residents sampled with facility-initiated transfers (CR Resident R12).
28 Pa. Code 201.29 (a) (c.3) (2) Resident rights.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0623
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman,
before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a transfer
notice to a representative of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Division for two of two residents
(Closed Record (CR) Residents R7 and R12).
Findings include:
Review of the clinical record indicated CR Resident R7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of CR Resident R7/'s MDS (Minimum Data Set, periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated
9/16/24, indicated coronary artery disease (damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels), high
blood pressure, and seizures.
Review of the clinical record indicated CR Resident R7 was discharged to home on 9/16/24.
Review of CR Resident R7's clinical record indicated the facility failed to include documented evidence that
the facility provided a written transportation notification to the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman for the
discharge to home on 9/16/24.
Review of the clinical record indicated CR Resident R12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of CR Resident R12's MDS (Minimum Data Set, periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated
7/17/24, indicated diagnoses of peripheral vascular disease (PVD, circulatory condition in which narrowed
blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs), and diabetes (a metabolic disorder in which the body has
high sugar levels for prolonged periods of time.
Review of the clinical record indicated CR Resident R12 was transferred to the hospital on 7/17/24 and did
not return to facility.
Review of CR Resident R12's clinical record indicated the facility failed to include documented evidence
that the facility provided a written transportation notification to the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman
for the hospitalization on 7/17/24.
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 12:44 p.m. Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) stated, We don't send
anything to the Ombudsman. I haven't sent anything since before the COVID pandemic started.
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 2:10 p.m. the NHA confirmed that the facility failed to provide a transfer
notice to a representative of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Division for two of two residents
(CR Residents R7 and R12).
28 Pa. Code 201.29 (a) (c.3) (2) Resident rights.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0625
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the
resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident
or resident's representative of the facility bed-hold policy (an agreement for the facility to hold a bed for an
agreed upon rate during a hospitalization) for one of two resident hospital transfers (Closed Record (CR)
Resident R12).
Findings Include:
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident 12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of CR Resident R12's MDS (Minimum Data Set, periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated
7/17/24, indicated diagnoses of peripheral vascular disease (PVD, circulatory condition in which narrowed
blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs), and diabetes (a metabolic disorder in which the body has
high sugar levels for prolonged periods of time.
Review of the clinical record indicated CR Resident R12 was transferred to the hospital on 7/17/24 and did
not return to the facility.
Review of CR Resident R12's clinical record failed to include documented evidence that the resident or the
resident's representative were provided with written information about the facility's bed hold policy at the
time of the transfer to the hospital on 7/17/24.
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 2:15 p.m. Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) stated, We don't have a
policy on bed holds because we don't do bed holds here.
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 2:20 p.m. the NHA confirmed that the facility failed to notify the resident
or resident's representative of the facility bed-hold policy for one of two resident hospital transfers (CR
Resident R12).
28 Pa. Code: 201.29(b)(d)(j) Resident rights.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility documents, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility
failed to ensure residents who require dialysis (a machine filters wastes, salts and fluid from your blood
when your kidneys are no longer healthy enough to do this work adequately) service receive such services
consistent with professional standards of practice by failing to obtain a contract with a dialysis facility for
one of three residents reviewed (Resident R68).
Residents Affected - Few
Finding include:
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R68 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with active
diagnoses of dependence on renal dialysis, unspecified fall, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD a condition that occurs when stomach contents leak into the esophagus and cause irritation).
Review of a physician order dated 9/8/24, indicated Resident R68 received dialysis every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday.
During an interview on 9/18/24, at 12:30 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) stated that the facility
did not have a contract with the dialysis facility for Resident R68 to receive dialysis services.
During an interview on 9/18/24, at 12:30 p.m. the NHA confirmed that the facility failed to ensure residents
who require dialysis service receive such services consistent with professional standards of practice by
failing to obtain a contract with a dialysis facility as required.
28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
28 Pa. Code:201.18(b)(1) Management.
28 Pa. Code:211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0758
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated,
prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic
medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a medication
regime was free from potentially unnecessary medication for two of four residents reviewed (Residents R71
and R74).
Findings include:
Review of facility policy Psychopharmacologic Drugs dated 11/23, indicated in accordance with Federal
regulations, Unit) will ensure that residents who have not used psychopharmacologic drugs are not given
these drugs unless such therapy is necessary to treat a specifically diagnosed condition and is clearly
documented in the clinical record. The resident's physician provides a justification for the continued use of
the drug and the dose of drug is clinically appropriate.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R71 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses
of hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat in the blood), weakness, and atrial fibrillation (a disease of the heart
characterized by irregular and often faster heartbeat).
Review of Resident R71's physician order's dated 9/11/24, indicated he was prescribed the following
medications:
- Duloxetine 60 milligrams (mg) daily (an antidepressant medication)
- Zolpidem 5 mg at bedtime (a sedative/hypnotic medication)
Review of Resident R71's clinical record failed to reveal documented evidence from the physician of the
clinical necessity for the administration of Duloxetine and Zolpidem.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R74 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses
of atrial fibrillation, diabetes (too much sugar in the blood), and cirrhosis of the liver (chronic damage
leading to scarring and liver failure).
Review of Resident R74's physician order's dated 9/13/24, indicated he was prescribed the following
medications:
- Trazodone 50 mg at bedtime (an antidepressant medication)
Review of Resident R74's clinical record failed to reveal documented evidence from the physician of the
clinical necessity for the administration of Trazodone.
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 12:05 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that Residents R71
and R74 did not have documented evidence from the physician of the clinical necessity for the
administration of psychotropic medications and stated, I guess the coders need to catch up.
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 12:05 p.m. the DON confirmed that the facility failed to ensure a
medication regime was free from potentially unnecessary medication for two of four residents as
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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F 0758
required.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
28 Pa. Code 211.9(a)(1) Pharmacy services.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
Residents Affected - Few
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0851
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and
other verifiable and auditable data.
Based on review of facility documents and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to submit
direct care staffing information in the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system for one of three quarters
reviewed (Quarter 1).
Findings include:
Review of the PBJ staffing data reports revealed that the facility did not submit data for Quarter 1 (October
1, 2023, through December 31, 2023).
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 11:19 a.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility
failed to submit direct care staffing information in the Payroll-Based Journal system as required.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
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395890
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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 0867
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop
corrective plans of action.
Based on a review of facility policy, plans of correction, and the results of the current and former surveys, it
was determined that the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to
correct quality deficiencies and make certain that plans to improve the delivery of care and services
effectively addressed recurring deficiencies.
Findings include:
Review of facility policy Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program dated 9/24, indicated
the methodology for achieving outcomes includes monitoring, tracking, identifying and measuring,
prioritizing performances and deficiencies, developing and implementing corrective action of performance
improvement activities, monitoring/revaluating the effectiveness of the corrective action/performance
activities and revising if needed. Data is collected from multiple sources and comparative data is reviewed
and analyzed to determine the need for further evaluation. The data collected is reviewed by the Quality
Assurance Team as well as the Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON), and Medical Director. The
Administrator, Medical Director, and DON are accountable for identifying any indicators for opportunity or
concern.
The facility's deficiencies and plans of correction for State Survey and Certification (Department of Health)
survey ending 10/19/23, revealed that the facility would maintain compliance with cited nursing home
regulations.
The facility's deficiencies and plans of correction for State Survey and Certification (Department of Health)
survey ending 10/19/23, identified a deficiency related to failing to maintain a safe, homelike environment,
related to Elevator 1 having a broken number one button with sharp exposed edges.
The facility's plan of correction for the survey ending 10/19/23, indicated a work order would be placed with
maintenance to repair the broken number one button on Elevator 1. The Administrator will monitor that the
button is intact twice a week for 30 days and weekly for another 30 days. The facility safety officer will
continue to monitor once a month on safety rounds. All audit findings will be reported at the quarterly QAPI
meeting.
The facility's deficiencies and plans of correction for State Survey and Certification (Department of Health)
survey ending 10/19/23, revealed a deficiency related to failing to make certain a grievance official is
posted with contact information and that he facility had a policy and procedure for grievances that met
federal guidelines.
The facility's plan of correction for the survey ending 10/19/23, indicated a notice was posted in the
Activity/Dining room and at the nurse's station stating the name of the grievance officer including contact
information. The complaint/grievance policy has been revised to meet and address federal regulation
§483.10(j)(4). Staff will be educated with a read and sign. The Administrator will monitor weekly for
four weeks and once a month for three months to ensure that the grievance information is posted. All audits
will be reported at the quarterly QAPI meeting.
The facility's deficiencies and plans of correction for State Survey and Certification (Department of Health)
survey ending 10/19/23, identified a deficiency related to failing to implement required
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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
395890
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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 0867
infection control measures during a dressing change observation.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The facility's plan of correction for the survey ending 10/19/23, indicated all appropriate staff will be
re-educated via a read and sign of the correct procedure for Infection Control processes during dressing
changes including hand hygiene, changing of gloves, prevention of cross contamination, appropriate use of
PPE (protective personal equipment) and decontamination of equipment. Based on availability of dressing
changes, the DON or designee will observe a dressing change three times a week for two weeks, then
weekly for four weeks, then monthly for 3 months to assure proper infection control techniques are followed.
Results of the observations will be reported at the quarterly QAPI meeting.
Residents Affected - Few
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 3:00 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the facility failed to
correct quality deficiencies and make certain that plans to improve the delivery of care and services
effectively addressed recurring deficiencies.
28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(e)(1) Management.
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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
395890
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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 0868
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on facility policy review, review of Quality Assurance attendance records, and staff interview, it was
determined that the facility failed to conduct Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) meetings at least
quarterly with all of the required committee members for one of three quarterly meeting (October 2023 thru
December 2023).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings Include:
The facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program policy dated 9/1/24,
indicated that the facility is committed to maintaining an effective and comprehensive QAPI program that is
data driven and focuses on outcomes of care and quality of life. The QAPI program is a multidisciplinary
team approach.
Review of Quality assurance and performance improvement sign in sheets and attendance records from
meeting held on 1/15/24, QAPI quarterly meeting did not indicate that the facilities Medical Director and
Director of Nursing attended a quarterly meeting.
During an interview on 9/19/24, at 1:52 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) confirmed that the
facility failed to conduct Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) meetings at least quarterly with all the
required committee members as required.
28 Pa Code: 201.18(e)(1)(2)(3)(4) Management.
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No. 0938-0391
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395890
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/19/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Snu Armstrong CO Memorial Hosp
One Nolte Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
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 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
facility policies, clinical record review, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed
to follow proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for one of five residents (Resident R65).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of facility policy Infection Control Plan dated 11/1/23, indicated the goal of the facility is to maintain
a comprehensive infection control program to ensure that the facility has a functioning coordinated process
in place to reduce the risks of infections in residents.
Review of Center for Disease (CDC) definition for Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP, a type of special
isolation when providing direct care to a resident): The use of isolation gown and gloves during high-contact
resident care activities including wound care.
Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R65 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of Resident R65's clinical record indicated diagnoses of cellulitis (bacterial skin infection),
weakness, and urinary tract infection (infection in any part of the kidneys, bladder or urethra).
Review of a physician order dated 9/13/24, indicated surgical wound to left shin, left lower leg wound, wash
daily with hibiclens (a skin cleanser to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease), pat dry,
apply mupirocin (an antibiotic cream) to edges of wound, dress with xeroform (a fine mesh gauze that
maintains a moist wound environment), wrap with kerlix(a gauze bandage roll), and secure with tape.
Review of Resident R65's clinical record indicated resident was on EBP for surgical wound.
During an observation of a dressing change on 9/18/24, at 1:47 p.m. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Employee E5 entered Resident R65's room without donning (putting on) isolation equipment prior to
entering room. LPN Employee E5 performed a dressing change and failed to wear a gown, as indicated.
During an interview on 9/18/24, at 2:30 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility
failed to follow proper use of PPE for one of five residents (Resident R65).
28 Pa. code: 201.14 (a) Responsibility of licensee.
28 Pa. Code: 201.18 (b) (1) (e) (1) Management.
28 Pa. Code: 211.10 (d) Resident care policies.
28 Pa. Code: 211.12 (d) (1) (2) (5) Nursing services.
28 Pa. Code: 211.11(a) Resident care plan.
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