F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review facility polices, observations, clinical records, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility
failed to make certain that appropriate treatments and services were provided for the use of a foley catheter
required for two of three residents (Resident R112 and R114).
Findings include:
Review of the facility Catheters Indwelling (Foley) last reviewed 6/3/25, stated an indwelling catheter is only
to be used when there is a valid medical justification. The resident should be assessed for and provided
cared and treatment needed to reach his or her highest level of continence possible.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R112 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses
of right below the knee amputation, high blood pressure, and weakness of both legs.
During an observation on 7/7/25, at 10:28 a.m. Resident R112 was observed with a foley catheter intact.
Review of Resident R112 physician orders on 7/7/25, at 11:40 a.m. failed to include and order or care plan
for Resident R112's foley catheter.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R114 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses
of urinary tract infection, delirium, and dementia.
Review of Resident R114's physician order dated 6/26/25, indicated to insert foley now. The order failed to
include the size of the foley catheter.
During an observation on 7/7/25, at 11:40 a.m. Resident R114 was observed with a foley catheter intact.
Review of Resident R114 physician orders on 7/7/25, at 11:43 a.m. failed to include an order or care plan
for Resident R114's foley catheter.
During an interview on 7/7/25, at 11:47 a.m. Registered Nurse, E1 confirmed the facility failed to ensure
Resident R112 and R114 had a physician order and care plan for their foley catheter.
During an interview on 7/7/25, at 2:40 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the facility
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
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Event ID:
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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
07/09/2025
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 0690
failed to make certain appropriate treatments and services were provided for the use of a foley catheter
required for two of three residents (Resident R112 and R114).
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
Residents Affected - Few
28 Pa. Code: 211.10(c)(d) Resident care policies.
28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(2)(3)(5) Nursing services.
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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
07/09/2025
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
review of facility policy, resident records, a facility tour, and staff interview it was determined that the facility
failed to ensure enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) were ordered and implemented creating the potential
for cross contamination for four out of four sampled residents (Residents R111, R112, R113, and R114).
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
The facility Infection Control Plan for SNU policy dated 8/18 and last reviewed 12/24, indicated that
enhanced barrier precautions are an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of
multi-drug resistance organisms that employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident
care activities used on conjunction with standard precautions.
The facility Care Plan policy dated 7/25, indicated each resident will have an individualized care plan that is
developed by the interdisciplinary team with input from the resident, family, friends, and/or significant other.
The team will refer to the care plan when providing care. Develop a care plan identifying problems, nursing
diagnoses, and intervention.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R111 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses
of dizziness, mild dehydration, and status post right hemicolectomy (surgery to remove one side of colon).
During an observation on 7/7/25, at 10:26 a.m. Resident R111 was observed with a midline.
Review of Resident R111 physician orders on 7/7/25, at 11:25 a.m. failed to include an order for enhanced
barrier precautions.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R112 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses
of right below the knee amputation, high blood pressure, and weakness of both legs.
During an observation on 7/7/25, at 10:28 a.m. Resident R112 was observed with a foley catheter intact.
Review of Resident R112 physician orders on 7/7/25, failed to include an order for enhanced barrier
precautions.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R113 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses
of urinary tract infection, delirium, and dementia.
During an observation on 7/7/25, at 11:40 a.m. Resident R113 was observed with a PICC (peripherally
inserted central catheter) line.
A review of Resident R113 physician orders failed to include an order for enhanced barrier precautions.
Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R114 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses
of urinary tract infection, delirium, and dementia.
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Facility ID:
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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
395890
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/09/2025
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
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
Review of Resident R114's physician order dated 6/26/25, indicated to insert foley now. A further review
failed to include an order for enhanced barrier precautions.
During an observation on 7/7/25, at 11:40 a.m. Resident R114 was observed with a foley catheter intact.
During an interview on 7/7/25, at 11:47 a.m. Registered Nurse, E1 confirmed the facility failed to ensure
Resident R111, R112, R113, and R114 had a physician order for enhanced barrier precautions.
During an interview on 7/9/25, at 11:30 a.m. information was disseminated to the Nursing Home
Administrator (NHA) that the facility failed to follow transmission based precautions and utilize enhanced
barrier precautions (EBP) creating the potential for cross contamination for four out of four sampled
residents (Residents R111, R112, R113, and R114).
28 Pa Code: 201.14 (a) Responsibility of licensee.
28 Pa Code: 201.28 (b)(1)(e )(1) Management.
28 Pa Code: 211.10 (d ) Resident care policies.
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