F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
Based on review facility policy, review of facility documentation, review of clinical records, interview staff, it
was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free of neglect related to provision of
incontinence care for one of twelve residents reviewed. (Resident R12)
Findings:
Based on review of facility policy titled Abuse Prohibition dated October 24, 2022, revealed the center
prohibits abuse mistreatment, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, exploitation for all patients this
is includes but not limited to freedom from corporal punishment and voluntary seclusion and any physical or
chemical restraint, potential hires, training of employees, prevention of occurrences, identification of
possible incidents or allegations which need investigation.
Review of facility policy titled Neglect and Abuse revealed neglect is defined as a failure, in difference, or
disregard of the center, its employees or service providers to provide care, comfort, safety, goods and
services to a patient that are necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress.
This includes a failure to implement an effective communication system across all shifts for communicating
necessary care and information between the center, patient, practitioners, and patient representatives.
Training will be provided to all employees through orientation, code of conduct training, and a minimum of
annually which will include the abuse prohibition policy, appropriate interventions to deal with aggressive
residents, recognize signs of burnout, frustration and stress that may lead to abuse, effective
communication skills with patient's caregivers and patient representatives, what constitutes abuse, neglect
and misappropriation of property.
Review of Resident R12's clinical record revealed the resident had diagnosis of non-displaced
intertrochanteric fracture of left femur (minimal displacement of the upper part of the left thigh bone),
chronic embolism and thrombosis of vein (blood clot in the veins) diabetes with neuropathy (nerve damage
caused by diabetes), personal history of TIA (transient ischemic attack temporary blockage of blood flow to
the brain, minor stroke).
Review of Resident R12's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS- assessment of resident's needs) dated
February 14, 2025 revealed that the resident was assessed with a BIMS (brief interview of mental status)
score of 6, which indicated that the resident had severe cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident R12's care plan dated February 11, 2025, revealed that the resident was dependent for
toileting hygiene related to left hip fracture, which included the following interventions: to monitor for skin
irritation and redness when assisting with personal hygiene with a goal the patient will be able to maintain
personal hygiene. Resident is at risk for skin breakdown related and or
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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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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
396009
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/20/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Norriton Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1700 Pine Street
Norristown, PA 19401
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
has actual skin breakdown stage three pressure ulcer of her sacrum dated February 10, 2025, with
interventions to turn and reposition everyone to two hours.
Review of facility documentation submitted to the State survey agency on February 12 2025, revealed
Resident R12 was observed soiled with urine. The charge nurse Employee E5 was performing wound care
and found the wound dressing was soiled as well as two briefs and linen. The perpetrator was identified as
nursing assistant Employee E3. The facility conducted an investigation and found that the report of neglect
was found substantiated and Employee E3 was terminated.
Review of statement given by Nursing aide, Employee E3 revealed that I had eighteen patients and may
have overlooked the resident (Resident R12) This was unintentional as I need help and there was not
enough.
Interview with Nursing Home Administrator, Employee E1 one March 20, 2025, at 12:50 p.m. revealed as
soon as she was notified of the incident this employee initiated an investigation, interviewed residents cared
for on the floor by Nurse aide, Employee E3 during the shift and found the allegation substantiated. This
employee stated that Nurse aide, Employee E3 had worked for the facility for years and confirmed she had
some prior disciplinary actions related to care concerns. Employee was terminated.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d) Nursing Services
28 Pa.Code 201.18(e)(1)Management
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
396009
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/20/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Norriton Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1700 Pine Street
Norristown, PA 19401
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 0725
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in
charge on each shift.
Based on review facility policy, review of facility documentation, review of clinical records, interview with
residents and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure adequate number of nurse aides to
meets the needs of residents on one of two nursing floors (2nd Floor) one of twelve residents reviewed.
(Resident R12)
Findings:
Review of Resident R12's clinical record revealed the resident had diagnosis of non-displaced
intertrochanteric fracture of left femur (minimal displacement of the upper part of the left thigh bone),
chronic embolism and thrombosis of vein (blood clot in the veins) diabetes with neuropathy (nerve damage
caused by diabetes), personal history of TIA (transient ischemic attack temporary blockage of blood flow to
the brain, minor stroke).
Review of Resident R12's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS- assessment of resident's needs) dated
February 14, 2025 revealed that the resident was assessed with a BIMS (brief interview of mental status)
score of 6, which indicated that the resident had severe cognitive impairment.
Review of Resident R12's care plan dated February 11, 2025, revealed that the resident was dependent for
toileting hygiene related to left hip fracture, which included the following interventions: to monitor for skin
irritation and redness when assisting with personal hygiene with a goal the patient will be able to maintain
personal hygiene; resident is at risk for skin breakdown related and or has actual skin breakdown stage
three pressure ulcer of her sacrum dated February 10th, 2025, with interventions to turn and reposition
everyone to two hours.
Review of facility documentation submitted to the state survey agency on February 12 2025, revealed
Resident R12 was observed soiled with urine. The charge nurse Employee E5 was performing wound care
and found the wound dressing was soiled as well as two briefs and linen. The perpetrator was identified as
nursing assistant Employee E3. The facility conducted an investigation and found that the report of neglect
was found substantiated and Employee E3 was terminated.
Review of statement given by Nursing aide, Employee E3 revealed that I had eighteen patients and may
have overlooked the resident (Resident R12) This was unintentional as I need help and there was not
enough.
Review of daily staffing sheet for February 12, 2025, during the 7-3 shift revealed that nurse aide,
Employee E3 was scheduled on the second floor. Continued review of daily staffing sheet revealed that a
total of eight nurse aides were schedule for the 7- 3 shift with a census of 95 which was below the required
State regulation.
Interview with DON employee E2 on March 20, 2025 at 4:00p.m. confirmed on the day February 12, 2025
the facility did not have the appropriate number of staff per ratio.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(d) Nursing Services
28 Pa.Code 201.18(e)(1)Management
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