Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Suburban Woods Health & Reha during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Failure to provide privacy during resident care and communication: a resident with severely impaired cognition was examined by an ENT consultant in the dining room with multiple residents, staff, and other consultants present, and another cognitively intact resident made a personal phone call on speakerphone in the dining room because the only available phone lacked private calling capability and there was no phone line in the resident's room. Residents also reported that nurses administered meds in hallways and the dining room and that dental screenings occurred in hallways.
Incomplete Investigation of Resident Fall: A resident who was alert and oriented, with a hx of compression fracture, weakness, incontinence, and fall risk, had an unwitnessed fall after attempting to get out of bed. The facility’s investigation did not obtain a witness statement from the resident or review environmental conditions at the time of the fall, despite the resident and family reporting that the call bell was used, no one responded, and the resident fell on a wet floor.
Medication Error Rate Exceeded Allowed Threshold: Surveyors observed incorrect med administration for two residents, including an LPN giving aspirin in the wrong formulation and tamsulosin at the wrong time/order details for one resident, and an RN giving Vitamin B-12 by mouth instead of sublingual for another resident. The facility’s med error rate was calculated at 10.71%, above the 5% limit.
A resident with a history of chronic compression fracture and fall risk had an unwitnessed fall and was found on the floor. An x-ray ordered by the on-call MD showed a right femoral neck fracture, but nursing did not promptly notify the physician of the positive result until the resident was later transferred to the hospital.
Surveyors found that multiple residents did not receive medications, including carvedilol, amlodipine, oxycodone, and insulin lispro, within the time frames ordered by physicians and required by facility policy. A resident with diabetes and hypertension had numerous late doses of carvedilol and sliding‑scale insulin, often given well outside the ordered windows, with MAR entries marked only as "charted late" and no documented reason or MD notification. Another resident with diabetes reported insulin being given long after meals, and MAR review showed repeated late pre‑meal insulin doses across morning, midday, and evening med passes, again without explanation or provider notification. A third resident reported consistently late morning and nighttime medications, and records showed antihypertensive and pain medications administered after the scheduled time ranges, with late entries documented but lacking rationale or evidence of physician contact, despite no reported issues with timely meal delivery.
A resident with severe visual impairment and diabetes, requiring staff supervision for ambulation, was left unsupervised after being dropped off by a contracted transportation service following a medical appointment. The resident was not escorted into the building or signed back into nursing care, resulting in the resident walking alone across a busy highway to obtain food, while facility staff were unaware of the resident's whereabouts for an extended period. Facility staff confirmed there were no procedures in place to ensure safe transfer of care after such outings.
Surveyors found that food service areas were not maintained according to professional standards, with trash present around the loading dock, dirty and stained floors in storage and refrigeration areas, peeling paint in the dish room, and heavy buildup of burned food and grease in the convection oven. These conditions were confirmed by the Food Service Director.
A resident who was able to request toileting assistance was told by a staff member to urinate in her brief instead of being assisted to the bathroom, resulting in the resident feeling degraded and embarrassed. The incident was witnessed by the resident's roommate and confirmed through facility investigation as mental abuse, leading to the staff member's termination.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and dementia, known for daily wandering and refusal to wear a wander guard, was able to exit the facility unsupervised by following a family member out the front door. The resident was later found in the parking lot by the DON, with no injuries identified.
A resident with Huntington's disease refused an outside appointment related to their diagnosis. Although staff attempted to reschedule by leaving a message with the hospital, there was no documentation that a new appointment was arranged, and the DON confirmed that no rescheduling occurred.
Two residents had physician-ordered medications administered without the required documentation of diagnosis or reason for use. Orders for medications such as Metoclopramide, Systane Hydration, and Lidocaine cream were missing ICD-10 codes or any stated indication, as confirmed by the DON.
A resident with multiple medical conditions was given an antibiotic after a Nurse Practitioner reviewed lab results that were only weakly suggestive of infection, despite the resident denying urinary symptoms and pending culture results.
The facility did not ensure that MDS assessments accurately reflected the status of two residents. One resident on hospice care was not properly documented as receiving hospice services in the MDS, and another resident's cognitive status was not assessed due to incomplete interviews by social services, resulting in missing information.
The facility failed to serve meals according to resident preferences, with lunch being delayed up to 2:00 p.m. and breakfast served too early. Residents expressed dissatisfaction with the new meal delivery process, which has led to altered meal times. Staff confirmed the changes and the resulting resident upset.
The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment on the second-floor nursing unit. Observations included a detached privacy curtain, ripped floor mat, chipped walls, and a slow-draining sink. A resident reported brown spots in the bathroom, a dusty dresser, and clothing on the floor. The hot water temperature was uncomfortable, and a call bell plate had exposed wires. Interviews confirmed the facility's lack of cleanliness, contributing to these deficiencies.
A facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans for a resident with diabetes and a history of alcohol abuse. The care plan did not address the resident's refusal of medication or provide support for maintaining sobriety, despite the resident's need to attend meetings outside the facility. Staff interviews confirmed these deficiencies, highlighting a lack of coordination in care and support for the resident's needs.
The facility failed to provide adequate assistance with ADLs for three residents who were unable to perform these tasks independently. One resident was observed with facial hair and long nails despite requesting grooming, while another had long nails and expressed a desire for them to be trimmed. A third resident requested to have his beard shaved multiple times but was not assisted due to staff time constraints.
The facility failed to provide adequate supervision during transfers, resulting in falls for two residents who required two-person assistance. One resident fell during a hoyer lift transfer attempted by a single aide, while another fell due to insufficient staff assistance. Additionally, the facility environment posed hazards, with industrial detergent lacking instructions and a window without a safety lock, indicating lapses in maintaining a safe environment.
The facility failed to ensure accessible call systems for residents, with reports of delayed responses and staff turning off call bells without providing assistance. Observations confirmed that call bells were often out of reach, highlighting a systemic issue with the facility's call system accessibility and staff responsiveness.
The facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment on the second-floor nursing unit, affecting several residents. Observations revealed a strong urine odor in various areas, confirmed by staff and a resident's family member. Additional maintenance issues included broken blinds, stained windows, walls, and privacy curtains, violating Pennsylvania codes.
Failure to Provide Privacy During Medical Assessments and Phone Use
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The facility failed to ensure privacy for residents during both a medical assessment and a telephone conversation. Resident R82, whose annual MDS dated March 4, 2026 showed a BIMS score of 3 indicating severely impaired cognition, was observed on March 16, 2026 sitting in the dining room with approximately 15 residents, two staff members, and two otolaryngology consulting staff present while an ENT evaluation was performed. The otolaryngologist examined the resident's ear and throat in the dining room without privacy, and the Unit Manager later confirmed the concern and contacted the consultant, who then stopped conducting assessments in the dining room. Resident R8, whose annual MDS dated February 20, 2026 showed a BIMS score of 15 indicating intact cognition, was observed making a personal phone call on speakerphone in the dining room with approximately 15 residents, two staff members, and two otolaryngology consulting staff present. Resident R8 stated that the dining room telephone only had a speakerphone function, that there was no cell phone, and that there was no telephone in the resident's room because a previously working phone line had broken and was never replaced. The Unit Manager confirmed that the dining room telephone did not have a ringtone and only had speakerphone capability, and that there was no phone line available in the resident's room. During a Resident Council meeting, residents also reported that licensed nurses administered medications in hallways and the dining room and that dental screenings were performed in hallways.
Incomplete Investigation of Resident Fall
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The facility failed to ensure a resident’s fall was fully and thoroughly investigated to rule out neglect. Resident R6 was alert and oriented, admitted with a chronic compression fracture and recent hospitalization for weakness, and was care planned as incontinent of bowel and bladder, needing one person to assist with toileting, and at risk for falls with interventions including keeping the bed in the lowest position and using proper footwear. The resident had an unwitnessed fall and was found lying on the floor in the resident’s room. The facility’s fall prevention policy stated that fall reviews should include the new fall risk assessment, discussion with the resident and/or witnesses about possible causal factors, review of the environment where the fall occurred, and discussion of new interventions to prevent further falls. The investigation was incomplete because a witness statement was not obtained from the alert and oriented resident, and instead the record only included a quote that the resident said, “I was trying to get up,” along with documentation that the resident’s undergarment was wet when found. The investigation also did not include the environmental conditions at the time of the fall as a potential causal factor. The resident’s daughter stated the resident had put the call bell on, no one came, and the resident attempted to get out of bed and fell on a wet floor; the resident confirmed this account. The DON later confirmed the investigation was incomplete and acknowledged that Resident R6 uses the call bell for assistance.
Medication Error Rate Exceeded Allowed Threshold
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The facility failed to ensure that its medication error rate remained below 5 percent, and surveyors determined the medication error rate was 10.71%. During observation of medication administration, Employee E5, a Licensed Nurse, administered Aspirin chewable 81 mg to Resident R13 even though the physician order called for Aspirin delayed release 81 mg by mouth once daily. This was identified as administration of the incorrect medication formulation. The same observation also showed Employee E5 administering Tamsulosin 0.4 mg by mouth to Resident R13, while the physician order specified Tamsulosin 0.4 mg, one capsule, by mouth in the evening for elevated PVR. Employee E5 confirmed the findings at the time of observation. Surveyors also observed Employee E6, a Registered Nurse, administer Vitamin B-12 tablet by mouth to Resident R124, and the resident swallowed it. The physician order for Resident R124 directed Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) 1000 mcg tablet sublingual, making this another incorrect medication administration. The report notes that Resident R13 was signed onto hospice services with a diagnosis of end-stage PVD, and the medication administration observations for both residents contributed to the cited deficiency under Pa Code: 211.12(d)(1)(2)(5) Nursing Services.
Delayed Physician Notification of Fracture Result
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The facility failed to promptly notify the physician of a change in a resident's condition when a radiology report confirmed a fracture for Resident R6. Resident R6 was alert and oriented, admitted with a history of chronic compression fracture and recent hospitalization for weakness, and was care planned for bowel and bladder incontinence, one-person assistance with toileting, and fall risk precautions including keeping the bed in the lowest position and using proper footwear. After an unwitnessed fall, the resident was found lying on the floor in the room, and an on-call doctor ordered a 2-view x-ray of the right femur. The x-ray results showed a right femoral neck fracture, but nursing did not inform the physician of the fracture until the resident was transferred to the hospital three days later. The DON stated that nursing failed to inform the physician of the resident's fracture until the transfer.
Repeated Late Medication Administration and Poor Documentation of Insulin and Other Medications
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The deficiency involves the facility’s failure to administer medications within the time parameters ordered by physicians and outlined in facility policy for three cognitively intact residents. The facility’s undated "Administration of Medication" policy states that medications are to be given within 60 minutes before or after the designated administration time, with before‑meal medications given approximately 30 minutes before meals and after‑meal medications given no later than 30 minutes after meals. The facility’s meal delivery schedule shows defined breakfast, lunch, and dinner delivery windows, and the Food Director and Nursing Home Administrator both reported no concerns with late delivery of food trucks. There was no documented evidence of actual food delivery times. Despite this, multiple medication administration records (MARs) showed repeated late administrations without documented reasons or physician notification. For one resident with type 2 diabetes and hypertension, the MAR from late December showed numerous late administrations of carvedilol and insulin lispro. Carvedilol, ordered twice daily within specified time windows, was repeatedly given well after the ordered time ranges, including evening doses administered between approximately 8:18 p.m. and 9:21 p.m. when the ordered window was 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and a morning dose given at 10:39 a.m. when the ordered window ended at 10:00 a.m. Insulin lispro ordered before meals and at bedtime was also frequently administered late, including morning, midday, afternoon, and bedtime doses given significantly after the scheduled times, some several hours after the ordered administration time. Documentation on the MAR typically noted "charted late" or similar brief comments, but there was no documented evidence of reasons for the delays or of physician notification. This resident reported that medications are often late. A second resident with a hip replacement and type 2 diabetes, cognitively intact, reported that insulin is often given long after meals, sometimes a few hours, despite being ordered to be given prior to meals. Review of this resident’s MAR for early to mid‑January showed repeated late administrations of scheduled pre‑meal insulin lispro doses. Morning, midday, and evening doses ordered within specific time ranges were frequently administered well after those ranges, including midday doses given more than an hour or several hours after the ordered window and morning doses given after the end of the scheduled time frame. Each late dose was documented as "charted late" with minimal comments such as "n/a" or similar, and there was no documented evidence of reasons for the late administration or physician notification. A third resident with a scapula fracture and type 2 diabetes, also cognitively intact, reported that morning medications are received late and that medications are always late, especially at night. Review of this resident’s MAR from late December through January showed late administration of antihypertensive and pain medications. Amlodipine ordered for morning administration within an 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. window was given after 11:00 a.m. on multiple occasions, and oxycodone ordered twice daily within specified morning and afternoon/evening windows was administered after the end of those windows, including doses given after 7:00 p.m. or later when the ordered window ended at 7:00 p.m. These late administrations were documented as "charted late" or "other" with comments such as "N/A" or "ok," and there was no documented evidence of reasons for the delays or of physician notification. The Director of Nursing confirmed that when medications are late they must be manually entered and documented as late, corroborating the pattern of late entries noted in the MARs.
Failure to Ensure Safe Return and Supervision of Visually Impaired Resident After Medical Appointment
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A deficiency occurred when a resident with significant visual impairment and diabetes was not adequately supervised upon return from a medical appointment. The resident, who had a history of right eye exenteration for melanoma and a cataract in the left eye, required staff supervision for ambulation on both level and uneven surfaces, as documented in clinical and therapy assessments. Despite these needs, the resident was routinely transported to medical appointments by a contracted transportation company without evaluation for community mobility, and there were no procedures in place to ensure safe transfer of care back to facility staff upon return. On the day of the incident, the resident left the facility for a medical appointment with physician approval, which specified supervision by staff, family, or another authorized individual. However, after the appointment, the transportation driver dropped the resident off near the facility entrance but did not escort the resident into the building or sign them back into the care of nursing staff. Facility staff were unaware of the resident's whereabouts for an extended period and only realized the resident was missing after questioning and searching the building. The resident was later observed walking alone through the facility parking lot, having crossed a four-lane highway under construction to obtain food at a nearby restaurant. The resident had not received any food or a nutritious snack since leaving the facility that morning. Interviews with facility administration and nursing staff confirmed there were no policies or procedures to ensure residents were safely returned and signed back into the facility after outings with contracted transportation services.
Food Service Sanitation and Storage Deficiencies
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Surveyors identified multiple deficiencies in the facility's food service department related to the storage, preparation, and cleanliness of food service areas. Observations included significant trash accumulation around the loading dock near the dumpster, such as empty milk cartons, plastic juice cups, and paper. The dry storage area had a buildup of dust, dirt, and a black substance on the floor under shelves adjacent to the aluminum freezer walls. The walk-in freezer and cooler both had dirty floors with debris and stains under the shelves. In the dish room, the wall behind the high-pressure spray hose and scrap sink was dirty and had peeling paint. Additionally, the convection oven had a heavy buildup of burned-on food splatter and grease drippings on its interior surfaces. These findings were confirmed in an interview with the Food Service Director.
Failure to Protect Resident from Mental Abuse During Toileting Assistance
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A resident with a history of bipolar disorder, depression, muscle weakness, and scoliosis, who was continent of urine and able to request assistance, reported that after activating her call light to request help to use the bathroom, a staff member instructed her to urinate in her brief instead of assisting her to the toilet. The resident complied due to inability to hold her urine, and later expressed feelings of degradation and embarrassment about the incident. The event was corroborated by the resident's roommate, who overheard the aide expressing frustration and instructing the resident to go in her pants. Facility documentation and interviews confirmed that the resident was typically able to communicate her needs and receive assistance to the toilet. The facility's investigation substantiated the allegation of mental abuse, as the aide's actions constituted humiliation and deprivation, which are defined as mental abuse in the facility's policy. The aide involved was subsequently terminated following the investigation.
Failure to Prevent Elopement of Resident with Cognitive Impairment
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The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent an elopement for a resident with severe cognitive impairment and a diagnosis of dementia. The resident was identified as being at risk for elopement, with documented daily wandering behavior and a history of removing his wander guard. The interdisciplinary team had previously placed the resident on 15-minute checks due to his refusal to wear the wander guard and continued wandering. On the date of the incident, the resident was last seen ambulating in the hallway and was found to be missing during a routine check. Staff initiated a search after the resident could not be located, and the Director of Nursing eventually found the resident in the parking lot. It was determined that the resident exited the facility through the front door, likely following a family member who was leaving the building. No injuries were identified upon assessment after the resident was returned to the facility.
Failure to Ensure Timely Rescheduling of Outside Professional Services
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The facility failed to ensure the timely provision of professional services by outside providers for one resident diagnosed with Huntington's disease. The resident was admitted with this neurological disorder and had an outside appointment scheduled related to their diagnosis. According to nursing documentation, the resident refused to attend the appointment, and staff attempted to reschedule by leaving a message with the hospital to arrange a new date and time. However, there was no documented evidence in the clinical record that the appointment was successfully rescheduled, and the Director of Nursing confirmed that no new appointment had been made.
Incomplete Documentation of Medication Orders
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The facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records for two residents by not documenting the diagnosis or reason for use for several physician-ordered medications. For one resident, orders for Metoclopramide HCl and Systane Hydration did not include an ICD-10 diagnosis or any reason for use, with the diagnosis field marked as 'N/A.' For another resident, an order for Lidocaine HCl cream also lacked a documented diagnosis or reason for use, with the diagnosis field left blank. These omissions were confirmed during an interview with the Director of Nursing, who acknowledged that all medication orders are required to list the diagnosis or reason for use to be considered complete.
Antibiotic Prescribed Without Adequate Indication
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A deficiency was identified when a resident with a history of bipolar disorder, depression, muscle weakness, and scoliosis was administered an antibiotic without adequate indication for use. The resident's clinical record showed an abnormal urinalysis and an improving white blood cell count, but the resident denied any urinary symptoms. Despite the lack of clear symptoms, a Nurse Practitioner ordered Bactrim DS for three days after reviewing the laboratory results. The physician's note indicated that the urinalysis was only weakly suggestive of infection and that further culture results were pending at the time the antibiotic was prescribed.
Inaccurate MDS Assessments for Two Residents
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The facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected the clinical status of two residents. For one resident admitted with Parkinson's Disease and placed on hospice care per physician order, the Significant Change MDS assessment indicated a life expectancy of less than six months in Section J, but Section O did not document that the resident was receiving hospice services. This discrepancy was confirmed by the MDS Coordinator, who acknowledged that Section O should have been completed for hospice. For another resident, a Quarterly MDS assessment had Section C: Cognitive Pattern marked as not assessed, as interviews for mental status were not completed in time by the social services department, resulting in the section being coded as no information.
Delayed Meal Service and Resident Dissatisfaction
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The facility failed to serve meals in accordance with resident preferences on both the 1st and 2nd floor nursing units. Interviews with residents revealed that lunch, which was previously served at noon, has been consistently delayed, sometimes being served as late as 2:00 p.m. Observations confirmed that lunch trucks were delivered late, with the last residents on the 1st floor receiving their meals at 1:42 p.m. Additionally, residents reported that breakfast is being served too early, often before they are awake, and dinner is also served later than preferred, with one resident noting dinner was served at almost 7:00 p.m. the previous night. Staff interviews indicated a recent change in the process of delivering meal trays, which has resulted in the altered meal times. A nurse aide confirmed that the 1st floor nursing unit was waiting for additional food trucks and that the new schedule has upset many residents. A resident council meeting further corroborated these issues, with multiple residents expressing dissatisfaction with the timing of breakfast and lunch. The facility's failure to adjust meal service to meet resident needs and preferences constitutes a deficiency in care.
Facility Fails to Maintain Safe and Clean Environment
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The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment on the second-floor nursing unit. Observations revealed several issues, including a privacy curtain partially detached due to missing hooks, a ripped and stained floor mat, and chipped walls. A resident reported a slow-draining bathroom sink, scrapped walls, brown spots on bathroom walls and around the toilet, and a dusty dresser with spilled sugar. The air conditioning unit was dusty with brown spots from old spills. Clothing was found in large bags on the floor, and the bathroom had brown spots and a broken hot water handle, preventing the water from being turned off. The floor was dirty, and there was unrolled toilet paper on the floor. The hot water temperature in the shower room was between 95 F and 99 F, which was not comfortable for residents. Interviews with residents and family members confirmed the facility's lack of cleanliness, with reports of a urine smell and dry stool in a restroom that had to be cleaned by a family member. Maintenance and housekeeping staff confirmed the observations, including exposed wires from a call bell plate that had fallen off the wall. The facility's failure to adhere to its cleaning policy and maintain a sanitary environment contributed to these deficiencies, as evidenced by the observations and interviews conducted during the survey.
Failure to Develop Comprehensive Care Plans for Medication and Sobriety Support
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The facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans for a resident, identified as R50, specifically related to medication administration and the management of a history of alcohol abuse. The facility's policy requires a comprehensive, person-centered care plan for each resident, including measurable objectives and timetables to address medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs identified in comprehensive assessments. However, the care plan for Resident R50 did not address the resident's refusal of medication, education for the resident and staff, or any plan for managing hypoglycemia. The resident, who has a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, routinely refused blood glucose tests and insulin, yet the care plan only included a goal to be free of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia without addressing the refusal of medication. Additionally, the care plan did not include the resident's history of alcohol abuse or support for maintaining sobriety, despite the resident's expressed need to attend meetings twice a week outside the facility. Interviews with staff and the resident confirmed these deficiencies. The Director of Nursing also confirmed the findings, indicating a lack of coordination in care and support for the resident's needs, including assistance with preparing and traveling to group meetings outside the facility.
Failure to Provide Adequate ADL Assistance
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The facility failed to provide appropriate assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) for three residents who were unable to perform these tasks independently. Resident R19, who was dependent on staff for personal hygiene, transfer, and toileting, was observed with facial hair and long nails, despite expressing a desire to have them trimmed. The Unit Manager confirmed this observation. Resident R29, also dependent on staff for personal hygiene, transfer, toileting, dressing, and bed mobility, was observed with long nails and expressed a desire to have them trimmed, which was confirmed by a Licensed Nurse. Resident R75, who required extensive assistance from one to two staff members for personal hygiene, bathing, and toileting, requested to have his beard shaved multiple times over several days. Despite his requests, the task was not completed due to staff time constraints, as confirmed by a grievance investigation and a statement from a Certified Nursing Assistant. These deficiencies were observed and confirmed by various staff members, indicating a failure to adhere to the facility's policy on personal care, which mandates daily morning care to promote resident comfort and cleanliness.
Inadequate Supervision and Environmental Hazards in LTC Facility
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The facility failed to provide adequate supervision during resident transfers, leading to falls for two residents. Resident R84, who was cognitively intact and required total dependence on two-person assistance for transfers, fell during a transfer with a hoyer lift. The incident occurred because a nurse aide, Employee E4, attempted the transfer alone, contrary to the resident's care plan and facility policy requiring two-person assistance. The hoyer lift tipped during the transfer, resulting in the resident falling to the floor. Similarly, Resident R30, who had a history of falls and required two-person assistance for transfers, fell while being transferred by only one employee. The resident confirmed the fall during an interview, and facility documentation revealed discrepancies in staff accounts of the transfer process. Employee E20 was terminated for not following the care plan appropriately, as the resident was transferred without the required assistance, leading to the fall. Additionally, the facility environment posed accident hazards due to improper handling and storage of cleaning agents and unsecured windows. The laundry room contained industrial detergent without proper instructions or measuring tools, posing a risk to residents using it. A resident reported skin sensitivity after using the detergent. Furthermore, a window in the dementia unit lacked a safety lock, allowing it to open widely, which was against safety protocols. The Maintenance Director was unaware of this issue, indicating a lapse in maintaining a hazard-free environment.
Inaccessible Call Systems and Poor Staff Response
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The facility failed to ensure that the call systems were accessible and functional for 11 residents, as required by their policy. Observations and interviews revealed that residents were unable to reach their call bells, and when they did, the response from staff was inadequate. For instance, Resident R75 reported a delay of one hour in response to their call bell, and often had to use their phone to contact the nursing station. Additionally, during a resident council meeting, several residents reported that staff would turn off call bells without providing assistance, often stating they were not assigned to the resident and failing to return. Specific observations highlighted the inaccessibility of call bells for residents. Resident R49's call bell was found underneath the bed and on the floor, making it unreachable, which was confirmed by staff members. Similarly, Resident R29's call bell was placed on a dresser, out of reach, and a nurse mentioned the need for a clip to attach it to the sheets. These deficiencies were observed and confirmed by facility staff, indicating a systemic issue with the accessibility and responsiveness of the call system in the facility.
Sanitation and Maintenance Deficiencies on Second-Floor Nursing Unit
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The facility failed to maintain a functional and sanitary environment on the second-floor nursing unit, affecting six out of ten residents reviewed. The facility's policy requires daily cleaning of occupied resident rooms and mandates housekeeping to report any maintenance issues. However, observations revealed a persistent strong urine odor in various areas of the second-floor nursing unit, including near the dining room and specific resident rooms. These observations were confirmed by both a licensed nurse and the Maintenance and Housekeeping Director. Additionally, a family member of a resident reported frequent urine odors and unsanitary conditions, further corroborating the findings. Further observations on the second-floor nursing unit revealed additional maintenance issues. Resident rooms were found with broken blinds, stained windows, walls, and privacy curtains. These deficiencies were confirmed by the Maintenance Director during the survey. The facility's failure to address these issues is in violation of several Pennsylvania codes, including the Administrator's responsibility, management, and window maintenance regulations.
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