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Inspection visit

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HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNITCMS #3961092 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.

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) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 396109 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 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 (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396109 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396109 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the December 6, 2024 survey of HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT?

This was a inspection survey of HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT on December 6, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT on December 6, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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