F 0699
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement
an individualized person-centered plan to render trauma informed care to a resident with a diagnosis of
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for one resident with a diagnosis of PTSD. (Resident 140)
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 140 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that
included PTSD and anxiety. Review of the social service admission assessment dated [DATE], and the
Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], revealed that the resident was alert and oriented and had a
diagnosis of PTSD.
There was no documented evidence that the resident had been assessed for past trauma and/or that
interventions had been developed to eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause re-traumatization.
In an interview on July 17, 2023, at 9:05 a.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no
assessment completed or care plan developed to address Resident 140's PTSD symptoms or triggers.
28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(3)(5) Nursing services.
28 Pa. Code 211.11(e) Resident care plan.
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
396077
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Northampton Post Acute
4100 Freemansburg Avenue
Easton, PA 18045
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0806
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies,
intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of food committee minutes, review of weekly menus, resident and responsible party interviews and
clinical record reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to accomodate each resident's food
preferences for six of 33 sampled residents. (Residents 4, 69, 71, 121, 142, 165)
Findings include:
Review of the monthly food committee minutes revealed that in April 2023, the residents had a concern that
items were missing from their food trays. In May 2023, the residents had a concern that they were not
getting condiments on the trays with their meals. In June and July 2023, the residents had a concern that
they were not getting the items that they had selected from their menus on the trays.
Review of the menu for this week, (listed as the Week 3 regular menu), revealed that a juice of the day was
listed to be offered at lunch time every day of the week.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that
included vitamin D deficiency, anemia, and anxiety. Review of the admission assessment dated [DATE],
revealed the resident was alert and oriented. In an interview on July 17, 2023, at 8:34 a.m., Resident 4
stated he wanted juice with his meals but that he did not receive it. Review of Resident 4's meal ticket
revealed he was to receive a juice of choice. No juice was observed on Resident 4's meal tray.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 69 had diagnoses that included anemia and hypercalcemia
(low calcium). Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], revealed that the resident was alert
and oriented and required set up help for eating. In an interview on July 16, 2023, at 11:18 a.m., the
resident stated that he selected his menu, but did not always receive the items that he had selected.
Observations on July 17, 2023, at 12:43 p.m., revealed that staff delivered his lunch to him in his room.
Review of the tray card revealed that he had selected a roll with butter. Observation and an interview with
the resident at this time, confirmed that he did not receive the roll with butter on his lunch tray.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 71 had diagnoses that included multiple sclerosis. Review of
the MDS dated [DATE], revealed that the resident was alert and oriented and required set up help for
eating. In an interview on July 16, 2023, at 11:17 a.m., the resident stated that she selected her menu but
did not always receive the items that she had selected. Observation on July 16, 2023, at 12:18 p.m.,
revealed that staff delivered lunch to the resident in her room. Review of the tray card revealed that she had
selected a roll with butter. She received a slice of regular bread with no butter. Further observation revealed
that she had received a tea bag but did not receive a mug of hot water for the tea.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 121 had diagnoses that included dementia and adult failure to
thrive. Review of the MDS dated [DATE], revealed that the resident had memory impairment and required
set up help for eating. In an interview on July 16, 2023, at 12:21 p.m., the resident's responsible party
stated that she did not always get the food items that were listed on her tray card served on her meal trays.
Observation on July 16, 2023, at 12:21 p.m., revealed that staff deliverd
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
396077
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Northampton Post Acute
4100 Freemansburg Avenue
Easton, PA 18045
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 0806
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
her lunch to her room. Review of the tray card revealed that she was to receive the juice of the day for
lunch. Observation of the lunch tray revealed that she had not received any kind of juice. Observation on
July 17, 2023, at 12:25 p.m., revealed that staff had delivered her lunch to her room and again revealed that
she had not received any kind of juice on her tray.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 142 had diagnoses that included diabetes. Review of the MDS
dated [DATE], revealed that the resident was alert and oriented and required set up help for eating.
Observation on July 17, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., revealed that staff delivered his lunch to his room. Review of
the tray card revealed that he had selected an alternate meal that consisted of potato salad and a ham and
cheese sandwich. He had received a turkey and cheese sandwich with no potato salad. At this time, the
resident stated, I asked for ham not turkey and I didn't get my potato salad.
Clinical record review revealed that Resident 165 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that
included femur fracture, muscle wasting, and deficiency of other specified group B vitamins. Review of the
admission assessment dated [DATE], revealed the resident was alert and oriented. In an interview on July
17, 2023, at 8:36 a.m., Resident 165 stated he wanted salt and pepper with his meal and sugar for his
coffee. No salt, pepper or sugar were observed on Resident 165's meal tray.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
396077
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/18/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Northampton Post Acute
4100 Freemansburg Avenue
Easton, PA 18045
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 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the dietary
department.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
During an environmental tour on July 16, 2023, at 9:56 a.m., of the dietary department revealed the
following observations:
In the main cooking area, the upper and lower convection ovens were soiled with grease and a black
substance on the inside, on the bottom of the ovens, and there was a build up of grease on the inside of the
doors.
Observation of the stove top oven had a steel backsplash that was stained with a black substance behind
the burners.
Observation of the steel wall behind the convection ovens and the stove top oven was splattered with food
substances and was soiled in the main cooking area.
28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1)(3) Management.
28 Pa. Code 207.2(a) Administrator's responsibility.
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