F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify a
resident's responsible party of a significant weight loss for one of 12 sampled residents. (Resident 11)
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy entitled, Change in Medical Condition, dated August 29, 2024, revealed that
staff were to provide timely notification to the resident's representative of significant changes to the
resident's physical status.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 11 had diagnoses that included dementia, adult failure to
thrive, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated
[DATE], revealed the resident had severe cognitive impairment. Review of the resident's weights revealed
that on July 4, 2024, the resident weighed 146 pounds (lbs). On August 13, 2024, Resident 11 weighed
124.6 lbs, which was confirmed with a reweigh. On August 19, 2024, Resident 11 weighed 125 lbs. This
reflected a 14 percent weight loss in one month. There was no documented evidence that Resident 11's
responsible party was notified of the significant weight loss.
In an interview on September 12, 2024, at 12:07 p.m., the Administrator confirmed that there was no
documented evidence that Resident 11's responsible party was notified of the significant weight loss.
Pa. Code 201.29(c) 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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395916
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kirkland Village
One Kirkland Village Circle
Bethlehem, PA 18017
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
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that
physician's orders were implemented for one of 12 sampled residents. (Resident 20)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 20 had diagnoses that included chronic kidney disease and
heart failure. On June 14, 2024, a physician ordered that staff obtain a daily weight for the resident. A
review of Resident 20's weights revealed that there was no documented evidence to support a weight was
obtained on September 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2024.
In an interview on September 12, 2024, at 11:10 a.m., the Administrator confirmed there was no
documentation to support that weights were obtained by staff or refused by Resident 20 on the previously
mentioned dates.
CFR 483.25 Quality of Care
Previously cited 10/26/23
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395916
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kirkland Village
One Kirkland Village Circle
Bethlehem, PA 18017
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 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
facility policy review, staff interview, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to
adequately monitor and assess a significant weight change for one of 12 sampled residents. (Resident 11)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy entitled, Nutrition Risk Identification, last reviewed August 29, 2024, revealed
that the nursing or dietary department would identify residents with a weight loss of five percent total body
weight in a 30 day period and a dietician would complete a nutritional evaluation and recommend any
changes needed to aid the resident's return to optimal nutritional status. In an interview on September 12,
2024, at 12:10 p.m., the Administrator stated that nursing staff were to obtain a resident's weight and relay
any changes to the dietitian.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 11 had diagnoses that included dementia, adult failure to
thrive, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated
[DATE], revealed the resident had severe cognitive impairment. Review of the current care plan revealed
that Resident 11 was at nutritional risk with an intervention for staff to monitor weights. Review of the
resident's weights revealed that on July 4, 2024, the resident weighed 146 pounds (lbs). On August 13,
2024, Resident 11 weighed 124.6 lbs, which was confirmed with a reweigh. On August 19, 2024, Resident
11 weighed 125 lbs. There was no documented evidence that the dietitian addressed the significant weight
loss.
In an interview on September 12, 2024, at 12:07 p.m., the Administrator confirmed that there was no
documented evidence that the dietitian addressed the significant weight loss.
28 Pa. Code 211.10(a)Resident care policies.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5)Nursing services.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
395916
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/12/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Kirkland Village
One Kirkland Village Circle
Bethlehem, PA 18017
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
Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined
that the facility failed to implement transmission based droplet precautions and use of personal protective
equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of infection for two of 12 sampled residents. (Residents 15, 23)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy entitled, Covid-19 PPE Policy, last reviewed on August 29, 2024, revealed that
staff was to wear cleanable or disposable eye wear, non-sterile, disposable isolation gowns, respirator type
face masks, and gloves, which were donned and doffed when entering and exiting patients' room and were
not to be reused. Review of the facility policy entitled, Droplet Precautions, last reviewed on August 29,
2024, revealed that staff were to clean their hands before entering and when exiting the room, to make sure
eyes, nose, and mouth were fully covered before room entry, and to remove face protection before exiting
the room.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 15 tested positive for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
on September 1, 2024. Review of the care plan revealed that Resident 15 had a recently confirmed case of
COVID-19, and that staff were to follow droplet isolation precautions that included gown, gloves, eye
protection and an N95 grade respirator. Observation on September 11, 2024, at 10:01 a.m., revealed a food
server (S1) entered Resident 15's room while wearing a surgical face mask. S1 did not have on the
required PPE and did not remove her face mask when she exited the room at 10:06 a.m . On September
11, 2024, at 10:08 a.m., Registered Nurse (RN1) was observed entering Resident 15's room for six minutes
wearing a surgical face mask. RN1 did not have on the required PPE. RN1 was observed giving the
resident her medications and exiting the room at 10:14 a.m RN1 did not remove her face mask when she
exited the room.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 23 had tested positive for COVID-19 on September 10, 2024,
and was on droplet precautions. Review of the care plan revealed that Resident 23 had a recently
confirmed case of COVID-19, and staff were to follow droplet isolation precautions. On September 11,
2024, at 9:58 a.m., RN1 was observed entering Resident 15's room while wearing a surgical face mask.
RN1 did not have on the required PPE. RN1 was observed giving the resident her medication and exiting
the room at 10:03 a.m . RN1 did not remove her face mask when she exited the room.
In an interview on September 11, 2024, at 2:47 p.m., the Administrator confirmed that droplet and
COVID-19 PPE precautions should have been implemented and the policies were not being followed by
staff.
28 Pa. Code 211.10(d) Resident care policies.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services.
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