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Inspection visit

Inspection

SCOTTDALE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTERCMS #3960351 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 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Based on review of policies and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to revise residents' care plans with individualized interventions to address their care needs for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 2). Findings include: The facility's policy regarding minimum data set completion, dated November 17, 2023, indicated that the care plan shall include measurable objectives with interventions based on the resident's care needs and means of achieving each goal. The care plan shall be based on oral and written communication resident, family interviews, and assessments provided by nursing, dietary, resident activities, and social work staff when ordered by the physician or advanced practice nurse, and assessments shall also be provided by other health care professionals. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment (mandated assessment of a resident's abilities and care needs) for Resident 2, dated March 15, 2023, indicated that the resident was cognitively intact, understood, could understand, and required assistance from staff for his daily care tasks. A consult telemedicine note for Resident 2, dated June 7, 2023, revealed the resident stated he would harm others and has a plan to do so. Resident 2 planned to get a gun through his window from a neighbor friend that had a motorcycle. His planned to get the gun on a good day when he had the time. The resident has a history of violence toward women and his wife. This information was reported to the facility with the recommendation to 302 (involuntary commitment is an application for emergency evaluation and treatment for persons who are a danger to themselves or others due to a mental illness) the resident. An interview with the Social Services Director on June 13, 2023, at 1:29 p.m. confirmed that Resident 2, had recently made threats of harm against staff and had a history of harm against staff in the past by choking a staff member. The crisis team determined that he did not meet the criteria for involuntary commitment, due to his plan had changed. A concern grievance report for Resident 2, dated June 9, 2023, revealed that the resident reported that he did not receive care all night long when the call light on. Upon investigation Resident 2 confirmed that care was given and he changed his story. Interviews with staff determined that all care was provided and the concern was not founded. A nursing note dated June 9, 2023, indicated that the nurse aide staff did not feel comfortable interacting with Resident 2 due to resident's previous documented threat, for which the crisis team was (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: 396035 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 396035 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/13/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Scottdale Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 900 Porter Avenue Scottdale, PA 15683 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 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm called for intervention. A plan to have the scheduled registered nurse and licensed practical nurse would provide all care. There was no documented evidence that Resident 2's care plan was revised and updated to include the history of behavior of making false statements. Residents Affected - Few An interview with the Social Services Director on June 13, 2023, at 1:29 p.m. confirmed that Resident 2, had recently made threats of harm against staff, had a history of threats of violence towards facility staff, had physically attacked staff, and has made statements of threats of harm or neglect from staff and then retracts them. Interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) on June 13, 2023, at 2:05 p.m., revealed DON instructed staff to increase monitoring Resident 2 during rounds, and document every shift in the progress notes. Interview with the Nursing Home Administator on June 13, 2023, at 5:53 p.m., confirmed that Resident 2's behavior care plan did not include his false statements and allegations. 28 Pa. Code 211.11(d) Resident care plan. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(5) Nursing services. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396035 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.

  • 0657GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the June 13, 2023 survey of SCOTTDALE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SCOTTDALE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER on June 13, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SCOTTDALE HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER on June 13, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a t..."

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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