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MORAVIAN VILLAGE OF BETHLEHEMCMS #3960962 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

396096 06/14/2023 Moravian Village of Bethlehem 634 East Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018
F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident's physician of a change in condition for one of 14 sampled residents. (Resident 34) Findings include: Review of facility policy entitled, Change in a Resident's Condition or Status, last reviewed January 30, 2023, revealed that the facility would promptly notify the resident's physician of changes in medical condition or status. Notification was to be made within 24 hours of a change occurring in the resident's medical condition or status. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 34 had diagnoses that included dislocation of left hip, anxiety, and depression. Review of a physical therapy evaluation dated October 20, 2022, revealed that the resident had pain and there was a length discrepancy to the left leg. Review of an x-ray report dated October 21, 2022, revealed that the resident had a dislocation to the left hip. Review of an undated staff statement revealed that the x-ray results were available and at the nursing unit for review on the evening of October 21, 2022. Review of a staff statement dated October 23, 2022, revealed that the x-ray results were reviewed with the certified nurse practitioner (CRNP) at 3:00 p.m., on October 23, 2022, and the resident was transferred to the hospital on the same date. There was no evidence that the CRNP was notified of the results of the x-ray report until October 23, 2022, more than 24 hours after the facility received the results. In an interview on June 14, 2023, at 12:51 p.m., the Assistant Director of Nursing confirmed that there was no evidence that the CRNP was notified of the x-ray results until October 23, 2022, and staff should have notified the CRNP within 24 hours. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. Page 1 of 2 396096 396096 06/14/2023 Moravian Village of Bethlehem 634 East Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018
F 0814 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Level of Harm - Potential for minimal harm Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to dispose of trash and refuse properly. Findings include: Residents Affected - Some Observation of the trash compactor area during a facility tour on June 13, 2023, beginning at 9:55 a.m., revealed debris that included aerosol cans, gloves, plastic bottles, and paper items were scattered on the grass on the side of the compactor. 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code 207.2(a) Administrator's responsibility. 396096 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0814GeneralS&S Bno actual harm

    F814 - Food Safety Requirements

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the June 14, 2023 survey of MORAVIAN VILLAGE OF BETHLEHEM?

This was a inspection survey of MORAVIAN VILLAGE OF BETHLEHEM on June 14, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at MORAVIAN VILLAGE OF BETHLEHEM on June 14, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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