F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**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 nursing
services consistent with professional standards of quality to ensure that licensed nurses properly evaluated
and provided nursing care for one resident (Resident 1) out of 5 residents reviewed.
Residents Affected - Few
According to the Pennsylvania Code, Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, State Board of
Nursing, 21.11 (a)(1)(2)(4) indicates that the registered nurse was to collect complete ongoing data to
determine nursing care needs, analyze the health status of individuals and compare the data with the norm
when determining nursing care needs, and carry out nursing care actions that promote, maintain, and
restore the well-being of individuals.
The Pennsylvania Code, Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, State Board of Nursing, 21.145
Functions of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (a) The LPN is prepared to function as a member of the
health-care team by exercising sound judgement based on preparation, knowledge, skills, understandings
and past experiences in nursing situations. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and
evaluation of nursing care in settings where nursing takes place. 21.148 Standards of nursing conduct (a) A
licensed practical nurse shall: (5) Document and maintain accurate records.
A review of clinical record revealed Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnosis to
include acute respiratory failure (a condition where you don't have enough oxygen in the tissues in your
body), atrial fibrillation (a heart condition that causes the upper chambers of the heart to beat irregularly
and often rapidly), bradycardia (a condition where the heart beats slower than 60 beats per minute while at
rest), and adult failure to thrive (a syndrome that describes a gradual decline in a person's physical and
mental health).
A Quarterly MDS (Minimum Data Set - a federally mandated standardized assessment conducted at
specific intervals to plan resident care) dated September 6, 2024, revealed Resident 1 to be cognitively
intact and required staff assistance for activities of daily living.
The resident's clinical record revealed on August 26, 2024, at 7:30 PM nursing staff tried to arouse
Resident 1 by using a sternal rub (a firm rub on someone's sternum used when testing an unconscious
person's responsiveness). Further it was indicated at 9:30 PM, Resident 1 was in respiratory distress. The
resident's blood oxygen level (SPO2) was noted to be 60% (normal levels are 90% to 100%) on room air.
Four liters of oxygen was administered via nasal canula (a device that delivers extra oxygen through a tube
and into your nose). The residents SPO2 came up to 78%. The physician was notified, and the resident
sent to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. The resident was admitted to the hospital for acute
respiratory distress and pneumonia.
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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
(X6) DATE
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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
395899
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/17/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Gardens at Orangeville, The
200 Berwick Road
Orangeville, PA 17859
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A review of the resident's clinical record revealed the resident was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] at
4:05 P.M.
Nursing documentation dated September 13, 2024, at 10:33 PM, revealed, Resident 1 was in bed during
the shift. The resident told a nurse aide that he thought he was dying. The resident was noted to be having
trouble breathing. The nursing note indicated that the licensed nurse took the residents vital signs at that
time however there were no documented vital signs noted at that time. The nurse supervisor was notified at
that time of the resident's condition.
A nursing note dated September 16, 2024, at 5:22 PM, revealed that the residents was exhibiting
bradycardia. The nurse practitioner was notified and a stat (as soon as possible) EKG (a test that measures
the electrical activity of the heart) was ordered.
A review of a nurse practitioner assessment note dated September 16, 2024 at 5:32 PM revealed, the
resident was experiencing low heart rate and complained of generalized weakness and fatigue (tiredness,
exhaustion). The resident was confused, and his response was minimally.
A review of documented vital signs dated October 13, 2024, at 1:30 PM, revealed the resident's BP (blood
pressure) was 124/70, pulse rate was 62, respirations were 18 and SPO2 was 96%. There was no further
nursing documentation associated with the noted vital signs.
A review of nursing documentation dated October 14, 2024, at 5:39 AM, revealed, the resident had
increased lung secretions. In response, nursing staff elevated the head of bed and gave the resident a drink
of water.
There were no documented vital signs, or a physical assessment of Resident 1 completed at the time the
increased lung secretions were identified.
A nurse practitioner note dated October 14, 2024, at 1:28 PM, revealed, Resident 1 was noted to be difficult
to arouse with sternal rub and unresponsive. He was noted with increased secretions, low BP, 84/58 and
SPO2 in the low 80's with six liters of oxygen. The nurse practitioner's assessment identified the resident
was experiencing acute respiratory failure with hypoxia. A new order was written to send the resident to the
hospital for evaluation and treatment.
During an interview October 17, 2024 at approximately 2:00 PM, the Nursing Home Administrator and
Director of Nursing confirmed the facility staff failed to timely assess and provide care to Resident 1 after a
change in condition was noted.
28 Pa Code 211.12 (d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing Services
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