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Inspection visit

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PROVIDENCE REHAB AND HLTHCARE CTRATMERCYFITZGERALDCMS #3959891 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0623 Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Based on clinical record reviews and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of facility-initiated emergency transfers and discharges for four of six residents reviewed (Residents R2, R3, R4 and R6). Findings include: Clinical record review for Resident R2 revealed a cardiologist note, dated April 16, 2024, at 10:59 p.m. which indicated that the resident was having a change in mental status. The cardiologist consulted with the resident's attending physician and ordered for the resident to be transferred to a local hospital for evaluation. The resident did not return and was ultimately discharged from the facility. Clinical record review for Resident R3 revealed a nurse's note, dated May 1, 2024, at 10:03 a.m. which indicated that the resident had elevated blood pressure, was not opening her eyes or responding to staff. The resident was subsequently transferred to a local hospital for evaluation. Clinical record review for Resident R4 revealed a nurse's note, dated June 2, 2024, at 9:26 a.m. which indicated that the resident had low blood sugar as well as swelling to his face, lip and tongue and was unable to swallow. The physician was notified and ordered for the resident to be transferred to a local hospital for evaluation. Clinical record review for Resident R6 revealed a nurse's note, dated June 3, 3034, at 5:16 p.m. which indicated that the resident was having difficulty breathing, using her accessory muscles and had low oxygen levels. The resident was subsequently transferred to a local hospital for evaluation. The resident did not return and was ultimately discharged from the facility. Further record reviews for Residents R2, R3, R4 and R6 revealed that no documentation was available for review at the time of the survey to indicate that the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman was notified of the facility-initiated emergency transfers and discharges. Interview on September 23, 2024, at 12:50 p.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that no documentation was available for review to indicate that the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman was notified of the facility-initiated emergency transfers and discharges for Residents R2, R3, R4 and R6. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee (continued on next page) 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 395989 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB 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 395989 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 09/23/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Providence Rehab and Hlthcare Ctratmercyfitzgerald 600 South Wycombe Ave Yeadon, PA 19050 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 0623 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(2) Management Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395989 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0623GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F623 - Transfer and discharge-

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 23, 2024 survey of PROVIDENCE REHAB AND HLTHCARE CTRATMERCYFITZGERALD?

This was a inspection survey of PROVIDENCE REHAB AND HLTHCARE CTRATMERCYFITZGERALD on September 23, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PROVIDENCE REHAB AND HLTHCARE CTRATMERCYFITZGERALD on September 23, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before tran..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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