Lecom At Snyder Memorial
LECOM AT SNYDER MEMORIAL in MARIENVILLE, PA — inspection on May 29, 2026.
Found 6 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Review of facility policy entitled Care Plans - Baseline dated 5/13/26, revealed The resident and/or representative are provided a written summary of the baseline care plan (in a language that the resident/representative can understand) that includes, but is not limited to the following:The stated goals and objectives of the resident. A summary of the resident's medications and dietary instructions.Any services and treatments to be administered by the facility and personnel acting on behalf of the facility.
Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed an admission date of 10/7/25, with diagnoses that included Asthma (a long-term lung disease that causes the airways to narrow and make it difficult to breath), hypothyroidism (a condition when the thyroid produces low amounts of thyroid hormones), and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Resident R1's clinical record lacked evidence that a written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary was provided to Resident R1 and/or his/her representative.
During an interview on 5/28/26, at 3:11 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed there was no evidence that a written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary were provided to Resident R1 and/or their representative. 28 Pa.
Code 211.10(c) Resident care policies 28 Pa.
Code 211.12 (d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services
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During an interview on 5/28/26, at 12:45 the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that Resident R6's altered genitourinary system care plan was not reviewed/revised to reflect current resident care and services regarding the catheter. He/she also confirmed that care plans should be reviewed and revised as necessary.
Resident R85's clinical record revealed an admission date of 9/1/22, with diagnoses that included Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD - a condition that prevents airflow to the lungs resulting in difficulty breathing), Osteoporosis (a condition where bone strength weakens and is susceptible to breaking) , and Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental health condition that can be a mix of symptoms such as hallucinations [seeing things or hearing voices that other don't], delusions [believing things that are not real or true], and depression [persistent feeling of sadness loss of interest in activities once enjoyed]).
Resident R85's Care Plan for elopement risk related to history of attempts to leave facility unattended initiated 5/25/23, with target date of 6/30/26, revealed an intervention for Wanderguard Bracelet Check every shift for proper functioning initiated 5/25/23, with a last revision date of 6/2/25.
Resident R85's MDS's with Assessment Reference Dates (7 day look-back period of time) of 7/31/25, 10/25/25, 1/23/26, and 4/1/26, Section P0220 Alarms Subsection E Wander / Elopement Alarms was coded as No for being used in the last.
Resident R85's physician orders revealed an order dated 1/24/24, to discontinue wanderguard to right wrist.
During an interview on 5/28/26, at 12:45 p.m.
Licensed Practical Nurse Assessment Coordinator confirmed that Resident R85's wanderguard was discontinued on 1/24/24, and his/her care plan was not updated to accurately reflect that his/her wanderguard was discontinued and it should have been. 28 Pa.
Code 211.10(c)(d) Resident care policies 28 Pa.
Code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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During an interview on 5/29/26, at 11:40 a.m. the Director of Nursing confirmed that Residents R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R12, R13, R14, R18, R20, R23, R26, R36, R49, R59, R76, and R85 clinical records lacked evidence of the required physician visit progress notes. He/she also confirmed that physician progress notes should be completed at every required visit. 28 Pa.
Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of Licensee 28 Pa.
Code 201.18(b)(1) Management 28 Pa.
Code 211.2 (d)(8) Medical director 28 Pa.
Code 211.5 (f)(ii)(iv) Medical records
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Review of manufacturer's guidelines revealed that an open vial of Tubersol (a solution used for tuberculosis testing upon admission and employment) should be discarded within 30-days after opening.
Review of manufacturer's guidelines revealed that and open vial of Insulin Glargine (also known as Lantus - medication used to treat diabetes) should be discarded within 28-days after opening.
Observation of drug storage on 5/26/26, at 1:52 p.m. on the [NAME] Unit medication storage room refrigerator revealed an open vial of Tubersol with an open date of 3/23/26 making the discard date 4/22/26.
During an interview at the time of observation, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E1 confirmed that the open vial of Tubersol was past 30 days and should have been discarded.
Observation of drug storage on 5/26/26, at 1:55 p.m. of [NAME] One medication cart revealed an open vial of Insulin Glargine with an open date of 4/26/26 and discard date of 5/24/26.
During an interview at the time of observation, LPN Employee E1 confirmed that the open vial of Insulin Glargine was past 28 days and should have been discarded. 28 Pa.
Code 201.18(b)(1) Management 28 Pa.
Code 211.9(a)(1) Pharmacy services 28 Pa.
Code 211.12(d)(1) Nursing services
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serve food in accordance with professional standards.
facility failed to ensure food was prepared in a safe and sanitary manner in the dishwashing area of
food service area is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner .All utensils, counters, shelves, and equipment are kept clean.
Observations conducted on 5/26/26, at approximately 10:40 a.m. of the main kitchen revealed one fan over the meal prep area and one fan in the dishwashing area with a thick layer of dust and a fuzzy substance.
Interview conducted with the Kitchen Manager at that time confirmed that the one fan over the meal prep area and the one fan in the dishwashing area had a thick layer of dust and a fuzzy substance. 28 Pa.
Code 211.6(f) Dietary services 28 Pa.
Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa.
Code 201.18(b)(1) Management
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recycling dumpster properly for two dumpsters observed outside of the building.Findings
are in good condition, without leaks, and waste is properly contained in dumpster/compactors with lids.Observations on 5/26/26, at approximately 12:30 p.m. of the garbage dumpster revealed several bags of trash heaping out of the container and the lid could not be closed and the recycling dumpster revealed several boxes heaping out of the container and the lid could not be closed.During an interview on 5/26/26, at approximately 12:40 p.m. the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the garbage dumpster had several bags of trash heaping out of the container and the recycling container had several boxes heaping out of the container, and that both containers lids could not be closed. 28 Pa.
Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa.
Code 201.18(b)(1) Management
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