F 0550
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
Based on review of facility documentation, resident and staff interview it was determined that the facility
failed to offer all residents the opportunity to vote for the May and November 2023 elections.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
Review of the resident council minutes for five months (October, September, August, July and June 2023)
failed to include information about how the facility ask's residents if they are interested in voting.
During a Resident group on 11/15/23, at 10:30 a.m. two residents stated they did not get to vote in the
November and May elections. Both of the residents stated they were interested in voting.
During an interview on 11/16/23, at 2:21 p.m. Director of Activities Employee E6 confirmed that the facility
could not provide documentation showing all residents were asked to vote in the May and November
election and that the facility failed to offer all residents the opportunity to vote.
28 Pa. Code 201.1(i)Resident rights.
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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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395903
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmony Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
194 Swinderman Road
Wexford, PA 15090
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Level of Harm - Potential for
minimal harm
Based on resident and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to have a beautician available
to meet resident needs for the facility.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
During an interview on 11/15/23, at 10:35 a.m. Resident R18 indicated that it beautician is not frequently
available. During a follow up interview on 11/16/23 at 10:54 a.m. Resident R18 indicated that they were
suppose to get their hair done last week but that did not take place.
During an interview on 11/16/23, at 11:14 a.m. Director of Activities Employee E6 confirmed that the facility
has a beautician but they are onsite every 6 weeks for several hours only. Director of Activities Employee
E6 confirmed that the facility failed to offer beautician available to meet resident needs.
28 Pa. Code 201.29(i)Resident rights.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395903
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmony Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
194 Swinderman Road
Wexford, PA 15090
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0700
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a
resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed
consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the
facility failed to conduct ongoing assessments to ensure that bed rails were used to meet residents' needs
and the risks associated with bed rail usage for three of three residents (Residents R10, R12 and R23).
Findings include:
Review of Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §483.25(n) - Bed Rails states that the facility
must assess the resident for risk of entrapment from bed rails prior to installation. Additionally, there should
be evidence in the resident's records that the facility performed ongoing assessments to assure that the
bed rail is used to meet the resident's needs and that there is an ongoing evaluation of risks associated
with bed rail usage.
Review of the facility policy Proper Use of Side Rails dated 5/1/23, indicated An assessment will be made
to determine the resident's symptoms or reason for using side rails. The use of quarter or half rails, as an
assistive device will be addressed in the resident care plan.
Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R10 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of Resident R10's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a periodic assessment of care needs) dated 8/9/23,
indicated diagnoses of high blood pressure, stroke (damage to the brain from an interruption of blood
supply), and renal insufficiency (condition where the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance
fluids).
Review of Resident R10's physician order dated 10/5/21, indicated device: side rail: one fourth side rails
both for turning and repositioning.
Review of Resident R10's care plan dated 11/9/23, indicated device: side rail: one fourth side rails both for
turning and repositioning.
Review of Resident R10's clinical record revealed the most current Bed Rail Safety Review dated 7/29/22,
indicated side rails were in use.
Observation on 11/14/23, at 9:30 a.m. indicated Resident R10 lying in bed with one fourth side rails on
each side of the bed.
Interview on 11/16/23, at 10:07 a.m. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E2 confirmed Resident R10
had one fourth side rails on each side of the bed.
Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] .
Review of Resident R12's MDS dated [DATE], indicated diagnoses of anemia, high blood pressure, and
heart failure (heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should).
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395903
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmony Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
194 Swinderman Road
Wexford, PA 15090
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 0700
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident R12's physician order dated 3/23/22, indicated device: side rail: one fourth side rails
both for turning and repositioning.
Review of Resident R12's care plan dated 11/7/23, indicated side rails : quarter rails up for safety during
care provision, to assist with bed mobility. Observe for injury or entrapment related to side rail use.
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident R12's clinical record revealed the most current Bed Rail Safety Review dated 10/6/22,
indicated side rails were in use.
Observation on 11/14/23, at 9:42 a.m. indicated Resident R12 lying in bed with one fourth side rails on
each side of the bed.
Interview on 11/16/23, at 10:08 a.m. Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Employee E2 confirmed Resident R12
had one fourth side rails on each side of the bed.
Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R23 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] .
Review of Resident R23's MDS dated [DATE], indicated diagnoses of renal insufficiency, diabetes (too
much sugar in the blood), and Non-Alzheimer's Dementia (a progressive disease that destroys memory and
other important mental functions).
Review of Resident R23's physician order dated 9/28/21, indicated device: side rail: one fourth side rails
both for turning and repositioning.
Review of Resident R23's care plan dated 9/1/23, failed to include interventions and goals for side rails.
Review of Resident R23's clinical record revealed the most current Bed Rail Safety Review dated 8/7/22,
indicated side rails were in use.
Observation on 11/14/23, at 9:47 a.m. indicated Resident R23 lying in bed with one fourth side rails on
each side of the bed.
Interview on 11/16/23, at 10:10 a.m. Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Employee E2 confirmed Resident R23
had one fourth side rails on each side of the bed.
Interview on 11/16/23, at 10:15 a.m. the Director of Nursing stated the assessments were not scheduled
after the change in ownership and confirmed the facility failed to conduct ongoing assessments to ensure
that bed rails were used to meet residents' needs and the risks associated with bed rail usage for three of
three residents (Residents R10, R12 and R23).
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee.
28 Pa. Code: 211.10(c)(d) Resident care policies.
28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395903
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Harmony Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
194 Swinderman Road
Wexford, PA 15090
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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(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, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to
implement infection control practices to prevent cross contamination during a dressing change for one of
three residents (Resident R3).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the facility Wound Care policy dated 9/2017, last reviewed on 5/1/23, indicated to treat wound as
ordered, apply new dressing without touching or contaminating the wound bed (open part of the wound).
Review of the admission record indicated Resident R3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS-periodic assessment of care needs) dated 8/23/23, included
diagnoses of high blood pressure, anemia (the blood doesn ' t have enough healthy red blood cells), and
heart failure (heart doesn ' t pump blood as well as it should).
Review of Resident R3's physician order dated 11/12/23, indicated Cleanse bilateral gluteal folds (skin
crease separating the upper thigh from the buttock) with soap and water, pat dry. Apply Zinc (ointment to
treat wounds) every shift and as needed with every incontinent episode.
Observation of Resident R3's dressing change on 11/15/23, at 9:08 a.m. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Employee E1 failed to treat wound without touching or contaminating the wound bed. After cleansing
wound, LPN Employee E1 released Resident R3's skin fold allowing the clean wound to touch the outside
of the brief. She washed her hands, applied new gloves and proceeded to place the Zinc ointment on her
finger, lift the skin fold off of the brief, apply the zinc with her finger, release the skin fold to retrieve the
cover dressing, lifted the skin fold from the brief and applied the covering dressing.
During an interview on 11/15/23, at 9:25 a.m. LPN Employee E1 confirmed she failed to implement
infection control practices to prevent cross contamination during a dressing change for Resident R3.
During an interview on 11/15/23, at 11:20 a.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed the facility failed to
implement infection control practices to prevent cross contamination during a dressing change for one of
three residents.
28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee.
28 Pa. Code: 211.10(c)(d) Resident care policies.
28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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