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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Providence Point Healthcare ResidenceCMS #3961242 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 0825 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. 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 facility documents and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide specialized rehabilitative services for one of five residents (Resident R12). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility Rehabilitation Services Agreement: Skilled Nursing Facility last reviewed 5/29/23, indicated rehabilitation services will be provided in accordance with state and federal regulations and resident needs. Review of the clinical record revealed that Resident R12 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included fractured sacral (lower spine), heart failure, and anxiety. A review of the minimum data set (MDS-periodic assessment of care needs) dated 8/17/23, indicated the diagnoses remain current. Review of Resident R12's physician order dated 8/14/23, indicated physical therapy (PT) three times a week for four weeks. Review of the PT daily treatment notes dated 8/13/23 through 8/19/23, indicated Resident R12 received PT only two times. Review of Resident R12 ' s August 2023 PT therapy log indicated PT was initiated on 8/14/23 and from 8/14/23 through 8/20/23, Resident R12 received PT only two times. During an interview on 8/24/23, at 11:00 a.m., the Director of Physical Therapy Employee E2 confirmed the above findings and that the facility failed to provide specialized rehabilitative services as ordered for Resident R12. 28 Pa Code: 201.18(e)(1) Management. 28 Pa. Code: 211.10(c)(d) Resident care policies. 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 2 Event ID: 396124 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 396124 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 08/24/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Providence Point Healthcare Residence 200 Adams Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15243 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. 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 policies, review of Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for Legionella (bacterium that causes Legionnaires Disease found in pipes and heating systems) Control, the facility's infection control tracking logs for water management and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a comprehensive program for water management to monitor the potential development and spread of Legionella within the facility. Residents Affected - Some Findings include: Review of the facility policy Legionella Water Management last reviewed on 8/1/23, with a previous review date of 5/27/22, indicated that the facility enlisted the services of [NAME] (water treatment experts) to provide their expertise to establish a water program to reduce the risk of Legionella growth and spread within the campus buildings. Review of the water treatment log indicated that on 11/15/22, the facility conducted its annual legionella water testing which resulted in the facility area being identified as having positive results: HC3, IMI (identified as the 3rd floor healthcare ice machine) result 15.0 CFU/ml (colony forming unit per milliters). There was no evidence related to how the facility acted on the positive result, policies for plan of action, and follow up testing. The Maintenance Director Employee E1 revealed a synopsis on 8/23/23, of the action taken after the facility contacted the [NAME] group to find out what the facility had to do once the positive results were identified. The follow up result dated 12/7/22, indicated the positive area as no growth. During an interview on 8/24/23, at 8:30 a.m., the Maintenance Director Employee E1 confirmed that the facility failed to have and maintain a comprehensive program for water management to monitor the potential development and spread of Legionella within the facility. 28 Pa. Code: 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee. 28 Pa. Code: 201.18(b)(1)(e)(1) Management. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396124 If continuation sheet 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.

  • 0825GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F825 - Specialized rehabilitative services

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 24, 2023 survey of Providence Point Healthcare Residence?

This was a inspection survey of Providence Point Healthcare Residence on August 24, 2023. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Providence Point Healthcare Residence on August 24, 2023?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident."

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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