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Inspection visit

Inspection

Providence Point Healthcare ResidenceCMS #3961241 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care to a resident who had not received scheduled medication for one of four residents (Resident R1). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility policy Medication Administration dated May 2024, indicated the facility will administer all medications consistent with standard of care and prescribed by the physician/designee. Review of the facility policy Medication Incident Report dated May 2024, indicated the physician will be notified of a medication error and recommendations will be received. Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R1 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 5/22/24, included diagnoses of malnutrition (lack of sufficient nutrients in the body) and orthostatic hypotension (a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing from a sitting or lying position). Review of Section C: Cognitive Patterns indicated Resident R1 had moderate cognitive impairment. Review of the facility diagnosis list included diagnoses of high blood pressure and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat that resolves on its own or with treatment). Review of Resident R1's blood pressure record for August 2024 revealed one assessment completed on 8/1/24. Review of Resident R1's Medication Administration Record (MAR) indicated that on 8/9/24, Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E1 documented that the following scheduled medications (scheduled at 9:00 a.m.) were provded: -2.5 milligrams (mg) Eliquis (medication to prevent blood clot formation). -2 mg Immodium (medication to treat diarrhea). -10 milliequivalents (mEq) Klor-Con (potassium supplement). -5 mg Midodrine (medication to treat orthostatic hypotension). (continued on next page) 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 10/02/2024 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 0684 -80 mg Sotalol (medication to treat an irregular heart beat). Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Review of a facility provided handwritten, Medication Error Report dated 8/9/24, at 4:00 p.m. indicated, All 9am medications in med cart at 4 pm. I asked [RN Employee E1] if there was a reason meds not given. No reply other than Let me see I gave them. Shown [RN Employee E1] the packets. Residents Affected - Few Review of the Physician Notification and Action Taken section of the above report failed to reveal documentation that the provider was notified of the omission of medication. Review of the Safety Events - Medication Error report documented in the electronic medical record dated 8/9/24, at 7:10 p.m. indicated, no medications given found packets in med cart, all medications signed off in MAR as given. The report further indicated, I ask [RN Employee E1] if there was a reason [Resident R1] did not get her morning meds, [RN Employee E1] just stated let me see the package I gave them I showed her the package she wanted to take it to throw away. Review of the Notifications section of the above report revealed Physician notified entry documented as No, and the resident representative entry documented as No. Review of Resident R1's progress notes revealed a progress note completed on 8/2/24, with no further notes documented until 8/15/24. During an interview on 10/2/24, at approximately 1:30 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that there was not documentation in the medical record to indicate Resident R1 had vital signs completed or assessed for possible ill-effects after not receiving medications, specifically medications to regulate her heart rate and blood pressure, and further confirmed that the medical provider was not notified of Resident R1 not receiving her medications. During an interview on 10/2/24, at approximately 1:30 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility failed to provide care to a resident who had not received scheduled medication for one of four residents. 28 Pa. Code: 201.18(b)(1) Management. 28 Pa. Code: 201.29(a) Resident rights. 28 Pa. Code: 201.10(c)(d) Resident care policies. 28 Pa. Code: 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. 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

1 citation 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.

  • 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

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 2, 2024 survey of Providence Point Healthcare Residence?

This was a inspection survey of Providence Point Healthcare Residence on October 2, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Providence Point Healthcare Residence on October 2, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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