Pennsylvania Department of Health
JOHN J KANE REGIONAL CENTER- SCOTT TOWNSHIP
Patient Care Inspection Results

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JOHN J KANE REGIONAL CENTER- SCOTT TOWNSHIP
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JOHN J KANE REGIONAL CENTER- SCOTT TOWNSHIP - Inspection Results	Scope of Citation Number of Residents Affected By Deficient Practice

Initial comments:

Based on a revisit survey completed on May 14, 2026, it was determined that John J Kane Regional Center-Scott Township corrected one deficiency cited during the survey of March 31, 2026, however, has one continuing deficiency, under the requirements the 28 Pa. Code, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Long Term Care Licensure Regulations.

Plan of Correction:

§ 211.12(f.1)(4) LICENSURE Nursing services. :

(4) Effective July 1, 2023, a minimum of 1 LPN per 25 residents during the day, 1 LPN per 30 residents during the evening, and 1 LPN per 40 residents overnight.

Observations:

Based on review of nursing time schedules and staff interview, it was determined that the facility administrative staff failed to provide a minimum of one licensed practical nurse (LPN) per 40 residents on the night shift on one of six days (5/13/26).

Findings include:

Review of facility census data and nursing time schedules from 5/8/26 through 5/13/26, revealed the following LPN staffing shortage:

Night shift:CensusActual hoursHours required

5/13/2624040.0045.00

During an interview on 5/14/26 at 11:30 a.m., the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed the facility failed to provide the minimum of LPN's on the above day as required.

Plan of Correction - To be completed: 06/05/2026

1. The facility cannot retroactively correct this deficiency.

2. Reeducation will be completed by the Nursing Home Administrator or designee with the Nursing Staff Scheduler on Licensed Practical Nurse ratios.

3. Staffing meeting will be held up to five days per week with Nursing Home Administrator, Director of Nursing and Nursing Staff Scheduler, to review overall projected PPD and ratio requirements. If minimum standards are not met, actions will be implemented, including agency reach out, reaching out to staff currently working as well as those that are not in the facility.

4. The Department of Health staffing calculator tool will be used by staffing team as an audit to monitor staffing ratios and PPD.

5. Results will be reviewed at Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meetings by Director of Nursing, Administrator or designee for follow up, further actions and recommendations.

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