Pennsylvania Department of Health
PENN HIGHLANDS ELK
Building Inspection Results

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PENN HIGHLANDS ELK - Inspection Results	Scope of Citation Number of Residents Affected By Deficient Practice

Initial comments:Name: - Component: -- - Tag: 0000

Based on an Emergency Preparedness Survey completed on April 30-May 1, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk, it was determined there were no deficiencies identified with the requirements of 42 CFR 482.15.

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Initial comments:Name: BUILDING 03 - Component: 03 - Tag: 0000

Facility ID #010901
Component 03
1984/2002 Building

Based on an Onsite Revisit to a Medicare/Medicaid Recertification Survey completed on June 26, 2024, it was determined that Penn Highlands Elk was in substantial compliance with the following requirements of the Life Safety Code for an existing health care occupancy. Compliance with the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code is required by 42 CFR 483.90(a).

This is a three-story, Type I (322), fire resistive building, with a mechanical penthouse and a basement, that is fully sprinklered.

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Initial comments:Name: MRI - Component: 05 - Tag: 0000

Facility ID #010901
Component 05
MRI Building

Based on an Unannounced Medicare Recertification Survey completed on April 30-May 1, 2024, at Penn Highlands Elk, it was determined there were no deficiencies identified under the requirements of the Life Safety Code for an existing acute care health care occupancy. Compliance with the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code is required by 42 CFR 482.41(b).

This is a one-story, Type II (000), unprotected, non-combustible building, that is fully sprinklered.

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Initial comments:Name: REHAB BLDG. - Component: 99 - Tag: 0000

Facility ID #010901
Component 99
Elk Rehab Building

Based on an Onsite Revisit to a Medicare Recertification Survey completed from April 30-May 1, 2024, it was determined that Penn Highlands Elk was in substantial compliance with the requirements of the Life Safety Code for an existing acute care health care occupancy. Compliance with the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code is required by 42 CFR 482.41(b).

This is a three-story, Type II (000), unprotected, non-combustible building, that is partially sprinklered.

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