Pennsylvania Department of Health
MAPLE RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
Patient Care Inspection Results

Note: If you need to change the font size, click the "View" menu at the top of the page, place the mouse over the "Text Size" menu item, and select the desired font size.

Severity Designations


Minimal Citation - No Harm	Minimal Harm	Actual Harm	Serious Harm

MAPLE RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
Inspection Results For:

There are 138 surveys for this facility. Please select a date to view the survey results.

Surveys don't appear on this website until at least 41 days have elapsed since the exit date of the survey.


MAPLE RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER - Inspection Results	Scope of Citation Number of Residents Affected By Deficient Practice

Initial comments:

Findings of a revisit survey and an abbreviated complaint survey completed on October 9, 2024, at Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Health Care corrected the deficiencies cited July 18, 2024, and on August 9, 2024, but identified new deficient practice, related to the reported complaint allegations, under the requirements of 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities and the 28 PA Code, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Long Term Care Licensure Regulations as they relate to the Health portion of the survey process.

Plan of Correction:

483.25(d)(1)(2) REQUIREMENT Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices:

This is a less serious (but not lowest level) deficiency and is isolated to the fewest number of residents, staff, or occurrences. This deficiency is one that results in minimal discomfort to the resident or has the potential (not yet realized) to negatively affect the resident's ability to achieve his/her highest functional status.

§483.25(d) Accidents.
The facility must ensure that -
§483.25(d)(1) The resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as is possible; and

§483.25(d)(2)Each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents.

Observations:

Based on review of clinical records, document review, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide an environment free from accident hazards to prevent potential incidents for one resident (Resident A1) out of eight sampled residents.

Findings include:

A review of Resident A1's clinical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on July 17, 2023, with diagnoses that included chronic pain and osteoarthritis (is inflammation of one or more joints and is the most common form of arthritis that affects joints in the hand, spine, knees, and hips).

A review of the resident's quarterly Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS - a federally mandated standardized assessment completed at specific times to identify resident care needs) assessment dated August 7, 2024, indicated that Resident A1's completed Brief Interview for Mental Status [(BIMS) a tool that assesses cognition, a tool to assess the resident's attention, orientation, and ability to register and recall new information] score was 15 out of 15 (a score of 13 to 15 suggests intact cognition) and cognitively intact. Additionally, the MDS indicated that the Resident was able to independently ambulate with the use of a walker.

A review of an investigation to an incident that occurred on August 31, 2024, at 8:30 PM, completed by Employee 1 (Registered Nurse [RN]), revealed that she was called to a Resident's room by a nurse who reported injury to ankle from slippage. Resident ambulated independently with her rolling walker to bedside drawer. While walking, she slipped on a wet floor caused by leaking window in her room. Resident denied falling and stated she was able to hold onto handle of her walker; however, she reported twisting her ankle during the event. RN assessment completed; right ankle noted to be tender to touch with mild edema. No visible bruises or deformity observed at the time of assessment. Resident pain rated 6/10 stated "I was going over there to get my clothes and slipped on the water and hurt my leg." Ice applied to affected limb, medicated with acetaminophen 625 mg PO (by mouth), wet sign placed in room, and Resident encouraged to remain in bed and call for assistance. Bath blankets placed on windowsill and by the window to absorb water, work order submitted to maintenance department. MD contacted and ankle X-ray requested. Resident is her own responsible party, emergency contact notified, and a nursing communication sent to therapy.

Further review of Resident A1's clinical record revealed negative x-ray results of her right ankle; however, moderate right ankle pain persisted with movement, touch, and weight bearing. Physician aware new orders for rest, ice, elevation/positioning.

An interview with Resident A1 on October 9, 2024, at 10:49 AM, revealed that she reported that the window inside of her old room leaked when it rained heavy and was windy outside and would trickle onto her windowsill, the heating/cooling unit, and pool on her floor. Resident A1 stated that she reported this to her social worker prior to slipping on August 31, 2024, and was told that a maintenance repair ticket was entered and would be completed.

Additionally, Resident A1 reported that the facility did not attempt to repair the leaky window in her room until after she slipped on the water.

A review of work order number 1922 that was created by Employee 2 (Therapy Department) on August 7, 2024, at 9:13 AM, indicated that Resident A1 reported a leaking window in room/area 303.

Further review of work order number 1922 that was updated on August 12, 2024, at 7:34 AM, by Employee 3 (Maintenance worker) commended that windows need to be replaced and set the order to completed.

Additionally, a review of work order number 1947 created on August 31, 2024, at 8:50 PM, by Employee 1, after Resident A1's slip, revealed "please repair the leaking window" 303B bedroom window.

Further review of work order number 1947 that was updated on September 4, 2024, at 3:08 PM, by Employee 3, commended that Resident A1 was moved and was completed.

During an interview with the facility's Regional Maintenance Director or October 9, 2024, at 11:48 AM, revealed that the facility obtained a quote to repair the leaking windows on September 19, 2024, and that the facility was planning to have them repaired with upcoming facility renovations.

The facility failed to timely respond and implement effective safety measures to deter Resident A1's accident with minor injury, right ankle sprain.

An interview with the facility's Nursing Home Administrator on October 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM, confirmed that the facility failed to timely respond to Resident A1's concerns related to the leaking window in her room, which resulted in the Resident slipping on a wet floor and spraining her right ankle.

28 Pa. Code 201.18 (e)(1) Management
28 Pa. Code 211.12 (c)(d)(5) Nursing services
28 Pa. Code 211.10 (a)(c)(d) Resident care policies

Plan of Correction - To be completed: 10/24/2024

1. Resident A1 window was repaired immediately.
2. Maintenance Director/Designee completed an audit of noted windows with leaks and repairs. The windows identified were repaired.
3. Nursing Home Administrator/Designee re-educated maintenance department on repairing leaking windows as they are identified and communicated. Windows will be audited during Community Rounds, any issues will be reported during morning meeting and addressed for remediation.
4. Maintenance Director/Designee will complete random audits of windows during raining forecast to verify there are no leaks from windows requiring repairs. The results of the audits will be discussed in Quality Assurance Improvement Committee and changes will be made as necessary.

Back to County Map

Home : Press Releases : Administration
Health Planning and Assessment : Office of the Secretary
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention : Quality Assurance

Copyright © 2001 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All Rights Reserved.
Commonwealth of PA Privacy Statement