Lecom at Snyder Memorial

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lecom at Snyder Memorial, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, patternF678Mar 6, 2024

  Based on review of established guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR - emergency life-saving procedure that is done when the heart stops beating and when performed immediately can double or triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest), facility policy and clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide CPR as required for one of one resident reviewed who had requested that CPR be administered in the event that they became unresponsive with no pulse. Resident R1 became unresponsive and pulseless, facility did not administer CPR to Resident R1 as required. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 22, 2023

  Based on observation, staff interview, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the food preparation area was maintained in a safe and sanitary manner in the main kitchen. Findings include: Observations conducted on 9/19/2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m. of the main kitchen revealed two fans over the meal prep area and one fan facing the meal prep area with a thick layer of dust and a fuzzy substance. Review of the maintenance logs revealed the last time the main kitchen fans were cleaned was on 8/1/2023. Interview conducted with the Kitchen Manager on 9/19/2023, at the time of the observation confirmed that the two fans over the meal prep area and the one fan facing the meal prep area had a thick layer of dust and a fuzzy substance. 28 Pa. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF868Jul 25, 2023

  Based on review of facility policy and facility records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide evidence of a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee meeting for three of four quarterly QAPI Committee meetings reviewed occurring in 2022 and 2023 (Third and Fourth quarter 2022 and Second quarter 2023). Findings include: Review of facility policy entitled, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Plan dated 5/27/2022 stated, The facility Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant, Lab Services representative, and Skilled Rehab services manager/representative will be actively engaged with the QAPI committee and involved in the QAPI committee meeting at least quarterly. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF868Jul 25, 2023

  Based on review of facility policy and facility records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide evidence of a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee meeting for three of four quarterly QAPI Committee meetings reviewed occurring in 2022 and 2023 (Third and Fourth quarter 2022 and Second quarter 2023). Findings include: Review of facility policy entitled, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Plan dated 5/27/2022 stated, The facility Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant, Lab Services representative, and Skilled Rehab services manager/representative will be actively engaged with the QAPI committee and involved in the QAPI committee meeting at least quarterly. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF711May 29, 2026

  Based on review of facility policy, facility documents, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the attending physician documented required visits by writing, signing, and dating a physician progress note for each visit for 22 of 26 Residents reviewed (Residents R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R12, R13, R14, R18, R20, R23, R26, R36, R49, R59, R76, and R85). Findings include: Facility policy entitled Physician Visits dated 5/13/26, revealed The attending physician must make visits in accordance with applicable state and federal regulation. […]