F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to develop person-centered
care plans that included management and refusal of a Wound Vacuum (a type of therapy to help wounds
heal) for one resident out of 12 sampled (Resident 16).
Findings include:
A review of the clinical record revealed Resident 16 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses
to include acquired absence of left toes, and end stage renal disease (a chronic kidney disease that occurs
when the kidneys are permanently damaged and can no longer function) which required dialysis (a
procedure that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to
function properly).
A review of the clinical record revealed a physician order dated November 18, 2024, for continuous wound
vac therapy to left medial foot with settings of 120 mmHg pressure intensity. Begin at 6 and decrease to 3 if
resident is unable to tolerate (i.e. pain).
A review of Resident 16's progress note dated November 21, 2024, revealed the resident refused to wear
the wound vac when he needed to go out of the facility for dialysis, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
A review of Resident 16's care plan, last updated on October 24, 2024, revealed the care plan failed to
address the resident's consistent refusals of the wound vac on his dialysis days and interventions on how to
treat the wound when the resident left the facility.
An interview with the Director of Nursing on December 4, 2024, at approximately 12:44 PM confirmed the
facility failed to ensure that comprehensive care plans were developed to address this resident's specific
needs.
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(5) Nursing services
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)
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Event ID:
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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
396109
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit
150 Mundy Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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 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 a
review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to follow physician orders
for administration of antibiotic and provide care to a PICC line as ordered for one resident out of 12
sampled. (Residents 18).
Residents Affected - Few
Findings include:
A review of the clinical record revealed that Resident 18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with
diagnoses which included intraspinal abscess and granuloma (a condition where a collection of pus forms
within the spinal canal, alongside the development of a small inflammatory nodule [granuloma] both
occurring within the spinal column), urinary tract infection, and heart disease.
Further review of the resident's clinical record revealed Resident 18 was admitted with a PICC line
(peripherally inserted central catheter inserted into a vein in the arm and threaded into a large vein above
the heart) for intravenous (through a vein) antibiotic therapy.
A review of Resident 18's physician orders dated November 3, 2024, revealed an order for Cefazolin
(antibiotic) 1 GM (gram) use 2 GM intravenously every 8 hours for an epidural abscess until January 8,
2024.
A review of the resident's Medication Administration Record (MAR) dated November 2024, revealed the
Cefazolin was scheduled to be administered daily at 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 10:00 PM.
Further review of the MAR revealed there was no documented evidence the Cefazolin was administered on
the following dates at 2:00 PM:
November 9, 2024
November 15, 2024
November 19, 2024
November 20, 2024
November 23, 2024
November 29, 2024
A review of physician orders revealed an order dated November 4, 2024, to flush the intravenous catheter
(PICC line) with Sodium Chloride Flush Solution 0.9% use 10 ml intravenously every shift to maintain
patency.
A review of the MAR dated November 2024 revealed there was no documented evidence that the PICC line
was flushed as ordered on the dayshift on the following dates:
November 9, 2024
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
396109
If continuation sheet
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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
396109
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/06/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit
150 Mundy Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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 0684
November 15, 2024
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
November 19, 2024
November 20, 2024
Residents Affected - Few
November 23, 2024
November 29 , 2024
A review of physician orders revealed orders dated November 8, 2024, to change the PICC line dressing
and change the end cap every 7 days on dayshift and as needed, and to measure the circumference of the
arm 31cm above the insertion site initially and weekly thereafter and measure external catheter length on
admission and weekly thereafter.
Review of the MAR revealed there was no documented evidence the PICC line dressing was changed or
that measurements were performed on November 15, 2024, November 22, 2024, or November 29, 2024.
During an interview with the Director of Nursing on December 4, 2024, at approximately 1:30 PM it was
confirmed the facility failed to provide documented evidence that nursing staff consistently followed
physician orders as prescribed for Resident 18.
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(3)(5) Nursing services
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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