§483.10(i) Safe Environment. The resident has a right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
The facility must provide- §483.10(i)(1) A safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, allowing the resident to use his or her personal belongings to the extent possible. (i) This includes ensuring that the resident can receive care and services safely and that the physical layout of the facility maximizes resident independence and does not pose a safety risk. (ii) The facility shall exercise reasonable care for the protection of the resident's property from loss or theft.
§483.10(i)(2) Housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior;
§483.10(i)(3) Clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition;
§483.10(i)(4) Private closet space in each resident room, as specified in §483.90 (e)(2)(iv);
§483.10(i)(5) Adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas;
§483.10(i)(6) Comfortable and safe temperature levels. Facilities initially certified after October 1, 1990 must maintain a temperature range of 71 to 81°F; and
§483.10(i)(7) For the maintenance of comfortable sound levels.
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Observations:
Based on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe and homelike environment for one of the four units observed (Milestone Unit).
Findings include:
An observation on the Milestone unit conducted on January 28, 2025, revealed the following: At 11:51 a.m., room 23's wall by the window was observed with two holes measuring 3.0 x 5.0 inches and the other hole measuring 2.0 x 5.0 inches; 11:58 a.m., room 22's wall by the window was observed with one hole measuring 5.0 x 7.0 inches; and at 12:01 p.m., room 21's wall by the window was observed with two holes one measuring 2.0 x 11 inches and the other was 2.0 x 2.0 inches.
An observation conducted on January 31, 2025, at 11:20 a.m., in the presence of Employee E3 revealed that the above observations on Milestone unit Rooms 21, 22, and 23 were still present.
An interview conducted with Employee E3 on January 31, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. revealed that he/she was not aware nor informed of the holes in the walls in rooms 21, 22, and 23.
The above findings were discussed with the Nursing Home Administrator on January 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
The facility failed to ensure a safe and homelike environment in the Milestone Unit.
28Pa Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.
28Pa Code 201.18(b)(e)(1)Management
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Preparation and/or execution of this plan does not constitute admission or agreement by the provider of the truth of the facts alleged or conclusions set forth on the statement of deficiencies. This plan of correction is prepared and/or executed solely because it is required.
1.Facility failed to provide a safe and homelike environment in the Milestones unit in rooms 21,22, and 23. Holes were repaired in rooms 21,22, and 23. 2.Audit of all resident rooms in Milestones unit completed to ensure no other areas were observed. 3.Maintenance Director/ Designee will complete training of staff on the components of this regulation to include the need to report all changes in environment to maintenance. 4.The Maintenance Director/Designee will complete audits of 5 rooms 2 x a week x4 weeks, then 1 x a week x 4 weeks then, 2x a month then 1x a month x 2 months to ensure that all rooms have a safe homelike environment. The findings of these quality monitoring's to be reported to the Quality Assurance/ Performance Improvement Committee until monthly and/or until substantial compliance is met. Quality Monitoring schedule modified based on findings in QAPI.
5.Date of compliance will be 2/28/25.
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