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Inspection visit

Health inspection

EXTON POST ACUTECMS #3961442 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.

396144 04/25/2024 Exton Post Acute 501 Thomas Jones Way Exton, PA 19341
F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff and family interviews it was determined the facility failed to provide ADL care to dependent resident for 2 of ten residents reviewed. (Residents 1 and 5) Residents Affected - Some Findings Include: Interview with Resident 1's Power of Attorney on April 24, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. revealed the resident has not had a shower since admission. Review of Resident 1's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 1's Plan of Care response history for bathing revealed the resident was not documented as having received a shower since admission. Review of Resident 5's Clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and discharged on April 2, 2024. Review of an allegation reported to the state agency from Resident 5's family member on April 2, 2024 revealed the resident had only been showered one while at the facility. Review of Resident 5's Documentation Survey Report, for March and April 2024 revealed the resident was documented as only receiving one shower on evening shift of March 21, 2024. Interview with the Director of Nursing on April 25, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. revealed that each resident was assigned shower days and should be showered at least twice a week. Resident 1 and Resident 5 had no documented evidence that showers were provided as scheduled. 28 Pa. Code 211.5 (f) Clinical records 28 Pa. Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(5) Nursing services Page 1 of 2 396144 396144 04/25/2024 Exton Post Acute 501 Thomas Jones Way Exton, PA 19341
F 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to provide pharmacy services for one of ten residents reviewed. (Resident 2) Findings include: Review of Resident 2's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident 2's physician orders revealed admission orders for Symbicort (inhaler) inhalation to be given two times a day at 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. and an order for Adderall (treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD) three times a day at 8 a.m., 12 noon, and 4 p.m. Review of Resident 2's Medication Administration Record (MAR) for March 2024 revealed the resident was not administered the Symbicort from admission until discharge the afternoon of March 24, 2024. Review of Resident 2's progress notes revealed a MAR note on March 23, 2024 at 10:11 p.m. stating the Symbicort was not administer and was on order from the hospital. Further review of Resident 2's progress notes revealed a MAR note on March 24, 2024 at 9:21 a.m. stating Symbicort was not administered and was awaiting deliver from the pharmacy. Further review of Resident 2's MAR revealed the resident was not administered the Adderall from admission until discharge. Review of Resident 2's progress notes revealed a MAR not on March 24, 2024 at 9:20 a.m. stating Medication not available in facility omnicell (emergency medication storage system) spoke with pharmacy to verify medication to be sent with delivery. Interview with the Director of Nursing on April 25, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. confirmed the medications were not administered as ordered by the physician because they were not delivered from the pharmacy timely. 28 Pa. Code 211.9(a)(1) Pharmacy Services 28 Pa. Code 211.12(3)(5) Nursing Services 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a)(b) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa. Code 201.18. Management. 396144 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.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 25, 2024 survey of EXTON POST ACUTE?

This was a inspection survey of EXTON POST ACUTE on April 25, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at EXTON POST ACUTE on April 25, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

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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