F 0655
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being
admitted
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility did not develop a
person-centered baseline care plan within 48 hours of a resident's admission related to infection control for
two out of eight newly admitted residents (Resident R102 and Resident 201).
Findings include:
The facility Care plan summary policy dated 12/2/22, indicated that the facility will provide the resident with
a written summary of the baseline care plan that includes resident's initial goals, summary of resident's
medications, any services and treatments to be administered and any information based on the details of
the comprehensive care plan. The care plan summary will be completed within 48 hours after admission.
Review of Resident R102's admission record indicated he was admitted on [DATE].
Review of Resident R102's MDS assessment dated [DATE], indicated he was admitted with diagnoses that
included Bacteremia (infection in the blood stream), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD-a
disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms involving breathlessness, coughing, and
obstructed airflow to the lungs), Endocarditis(inflammation impacting the inner lining of the heart), and
heart failure (a progressive heart disease that affects pumping action of the heart muscles). The MDS
assessment indicated that these diagnoses were the most current upon review.
Review of Resident R102's clinical admission assessment dated [DATE], indicated he had an infection upon
admission.
Review of Resident R102's physician orders dated 5/2/23, indicated to administer Ceftriaxone Sodium
(antibiotic) intravenously every morning for 30 minutes until 5/31/23 for Bacteremia.
Review of Resident R102's base line care plans did not include that he had an infection and was to receive
an IV antibiotic treatment.
During observations on 5/15/23, at 10:52 a.m. Resident R102 was observed in his room with use of IV
antibiotic treatment in use and under isolation precautions.
During an interview on 5/15/23, at 11:18 a.m. interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1
stated that Resident R102 was still on IV antibiotic for an infection.
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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.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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05/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Concordia of the South Hills
1300 Bower Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Review of Resident 201's admission record indicated she was admitted on [DATE], with the diagnoses of
diabetes, high blood pressure, and hyperlipidemia (high fats in the blood).
Review of Resident 201's clinical admission assessment dated [DATE], indicated an IV (intravenous)
catheter present to right antecubital (inner elbow area).
Residents Affected - Few
Review of Resident 201's physician orders dated 5/12/23, failed to include orders for the presence and care
of the IV catheter.
Review of Resident 201's base line care plan did not include the presence and care of the IV catheter.
During an observation on 5/15/23, at 10:03 a.m. Resident 201 was observed in her room with IV catheter to
right antecubital area.
During an interview on 5/16/23, at 1:45 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed the base line care
plan and physician orders failed to include orders and care for the IV catheter.
During an interview on 5/15/23, at 3:01 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) confirmed that the
facility failed to develop a person-centered baseline care plan within 48 hours of Resident R102's admission
related to infection control as required and Resident 201's IV catheter care and maintenance.
28 Pa. Code 211.11(a)(b)(c)(d) Resident care plan.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Concordia of the South Hills
1300 Bower Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to assess
and properly manage surgical wound characteristics for one of four closed records (Resident CR153).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy Documentation of Wound Treatments dated 10/17/22, indicated the following
elements are documented as part of a complete wound assessment:
-The type of wound (pressure injury, surgical, etc.) and anatomical location
-Measurements: height, width, depth, undermining, tunneling
-Description of wound characteristics.
Review of the admission record indicated Resident CR153 admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of Resident CR153's Minimum Data Set (MDS- a periodic assessment of care needs) dated
1/20/23, indicated the diagnoses of right hip fracture, high blood pressure, and hyperlipidemia (high fats in
the blood).
Review of Resident CR153's care plan dated 1/17/23, indicated wound to right outer thigh - monitor for
signs and symptoms of infection including: pain, fever, drainage, and periwound (surrounding area of
wound).
Review of Resident CR153's physician orders dated 1/13/23, indicated do not remove Aquacel dressing
(absorbent wound treatment) until 1/20/23. Cleanse right outer thigh surgical dressing with normal sterile
saline, apply a dry dressing daily and as needed to start on 1/20/23.
Review of Resident CR153's progress note dated 1/13/23, indicated patient has two surgical incisions
covered by an Aquacel dressing to the right outer thigh. Review of remaining progress notes from 1/13/23
-1/24/23 failed to include any mention of right outer thigh surgical wound.
Review of Resident CR153's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) dated January 2023 indicated that the
right outer thigh dry dressing was changed on 1/20/23 - 2/24/23 and findings were within normal limits.
Review of the clinical record to include Physician orders, progress notes, care plan, TAR, and discharge
note failed to include any mention of sutures that were in place after Aquacel dressing was removed on
1/20/23 and failed to include instructions or inquiry to physician of when a removal date is warranted.
Interview with the Director of Nursing and the Nursing Home Administrator on 5/16/23, at 1:45 p.m.
confirmed the facility failed to assess and properly manage surgical wound characteristics for one of four
closed records (Resident CR153).
28 Pa. Code: 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Concordia of the South Hills
1300 Bower Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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F 0684
28 Pa. Code: 211.10(d) Resident care policies.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(2)(5) Nursing services.
Residents Affected - Few
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396089
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/16/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Concordia of the South Hills
1300 Bower Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0761
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted
professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately
locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
review of facility policies, observations and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to store all
drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure and orderly manner for three residents (Resident R4, R15, and
R200) on one of two nursing units (First floor).
Findings include:
Review of the facility policy Medication Storage in the Facility dated 8/5/22, indicated all medications and
biologicals are stored safely, securely, properly, and are accessible only to licensed nursing personnel,
pharmacy personnel, or staff members lawfully authorized to administer medications.
Review of admission record indicated Resident R4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the
diagnoses of diabetes, heart failure (heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should), and atrial fibrillation
(irregular heart rhythm).
Observation on 5/14/23, at 8:44 a.m. of Resident R4's bed side stand indicated a bottle of Systane eye
drops (medication used for dry eyes), unlocked and unattended.
Review of admission record indicated Resident R200 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the
diagnoses of high blood pressure, sacroiliitis (painful condition to lower back, buttocks, and thighs), and
malaise (general feeling of discomfort).
Observation on 5/14/23, at 8:50 a.m. of Resident R200's nightstand indicated a box of Paxlovid (medication
used for Covid infections), unlocked and unattended.
Review of admission record indicated Resident R15 was admitted to the facility on [DATE].
Review of Resident R15's Minimum Data Set (MDS - a periodic assessment of care needs) dated 4/16/23,
indicated diagnoses of heart failure, high blood pressure, and atrial fibrillation.
Observation on 5/14/23, at 9:10 a.m. of Resident R15's nightstand indicated a box of Chloraseptic
medication (used for sore throat), unlocked and unattended.
Interview and tour on 5/14/23, at 9:15 a.m. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E2 confirmed the
above observations and that the facility failed to store all drugs and biologicals in a safe, secure, and
orderly manner for three residents (Resident R4, R15, and R200) on one of two nursing units (First floor).
28 Pa. Code: 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management.
28 Pa. Code: 211.10(d) Resident care policies.
28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(2)(5) Nursing services.
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