Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit
UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT in SENECA, PA — inspection on August 13, 2025.
Found 2 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
Federal health inspectors cited UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT in SENECA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-13.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 2 deficiencies cited during this inspection of UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.
Federal health inspectors cited UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT in SENECA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-13.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 2 deficiencies cited during this inspection of UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-09.