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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Advanced Health Care Of HanoverCMS #3961502 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.

396150 02/19/2025 Advanced Health Care of Hanover 3370 High Pointe Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18017
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 interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to maintain adequate grooming and hygiene for one of four sampled residents who required assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). (Resident 1) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included encephalopathy (disturbance of brain function), heart failure, and muscle weakness. The Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE], indicated that the resident was alert, had limited mobility to the right upper extremity, and required assistance with mouthcare. There was no documented evidence the resident was assisted with mouthcare, and no refusals were noted. In an interview on February 19, 2025, at 3:45 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed there was no documented evidence the resident was assisted with mouthcare and no evidence the resident refused. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services. Page 1 of 2 396150 396150 02/19/2025 Advanced Health Care of Hanover 3370 High Pointe Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18017
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 Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a physician's order was implemented for one of four sampled residents. (Resident 1) Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 had diagnoses that included encephalopathy (disturbance of brain function), heart failure, and muscle weakness. A physician's order dated January 6, 2025, directed staff to obtain a stat (immediate) urine sample for urinalysis to rule out an infection. There was no documented evidence that the urine sample was obtained as ordered. In an interview on February 19, 2025, at 3:45 p.m., the Director of Nursing confirmed the urine sampled was not obtained as ordered. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services 396150 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

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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 Dpotential 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.

  • 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 February 19, 2025 survey of Advanced Health Care Of Hanover?

This was a inspection survey of Advanced Health Care Of Hanover on February 19, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Advanced Health Care Of Hanover on February 19, 2025?

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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