Concordia of the South Hills

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Concordia of the South Hills, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Apr 18, 2024

  Based on review of manufacturer ' s guidelines, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that medications and medication supplies were properly stored and/or disposed of in one of two medication rooms (First-floor medication room) and one of one medication carts (First-floor medication cart). The facility failed to make certain medication rooms were secured for one of two medication rooms (Second Floor Medication room). Findings include: Review of the facility policy Medication Storage dated [DATE], indicated the facility will ensure all medications housed on our premises will be stored in the pharmacy and/or medication rooms according to the manufacturer's recommendations. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679May 27, 2022

  Based on review of facility documents, activity calendars, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to meet the activity needs for five of five confidential group residents (R300, R301, R302, R303, and R304) and 11 of 18 residents (Residents R4, R5, R7, R13, R21, R26, R31, R139, R140, R141, and R142). Findings include: A review of the facility's Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facility Handbook: Recreational Activities indicated Our Activity Department plans daily group and individual activities for you, with consideration given to your interest and your functional abilities. You can request assistance to get to and from activities if needed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Apr 4, 2025

  Based on review of clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to assess, document, and notify physicians of increased and decreased Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) levels for two of seven residents reviewed (Residents R1, and R12) Findings include: The Centers for Disease Control defines diabetes as: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin acts like a key to let the blood sugar into your body's cells for use as energy. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Apr 18, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to assess residents for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose), failed to document and/or institute interventions for hypoglycemia, and failed to document notification to physicians of decreased capillary blood glucose (CBG) levels for one of three residents (Residents R154). Findings include: Review of the facility Hypoglycemia Protocol dated 8/3/23, indicated for conscious persons with a CBG level: - less than 45 mg/dl (milligrams per deciliter), to give 30 g (grams) of carbohydrates (8 ounces of juice or soda or 2 tablespoons jelly or sugar). Repeat CBG level in 15 minutes. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF686Apr 18, 2024

  Based on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide prescribed treatment and services related to the care of pressure ulcers for one of three residents (Resident R7). Findings include: Review of the facility policy Pressure Ulcer Protocol dated 8/3/23, indicated the facility will provide a program of prevention, care, and treatment of pressure ulcers to all residents to prevent skin breakdown and to promote healing. Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]