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Health Inspection

Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

July 12, 2024 · Weatherly, PA · 1000 Evergreen Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 200
Provider ID 395464
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Inspection Summary

FOREST HILLS REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in WEATHERLY, PA — inspection on July 12, 2024.

Found 1 citation. 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF758
Minimal harm or Some Based on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain affected

According to the Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, Department of State, Chapter 21 State Board of Nursing Subsection 21.11 (a) The register nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. In carrying out this responsibility, the nurse performs all of following functions: (4) Carries out nursing care actions which promote, maintain, and restore the well-being of individuals (6)(b) The registered nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to clients for the quality of care delivered and Subsection 21.18. (a)(5) document and maintain accurate records.

According to the Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, Department of State, Chapter 21 State Board of Nursing Subsection 21.145. (a) The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is prepared to function as a member of a health-care team by exercising sound nursing judgement based on preparation, knowledge, skills, understanding and past experiences in nursing situations.

The LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in settings where nursing takes place.

A review of Resident 127's clinical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included cerebral infarction (occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced and prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients), muscle weakness, and lack of coordination.

A review of Resident 149's clinical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD - is a common, preventable and treatable disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms like progressive breathlessness and cough), emphysema (is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath due to damage to the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) and over time, the surface area of the lungs is reduced and the amount of oxygen reaching the bloodstream is decreased).

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Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 395464 B.

Wing 07/12/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 1000 Evergreen Avenue Weatherly, PA 18255

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in WEATHERLY, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from FOREST HILLS REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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