Rydal Park of Philadelphia Presbytery Homes, Inc

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Rydal Park of Philadelphia Presbytery Homes, Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Aug 13, 2021

  Based on review of closed clinical records, review of facility documentation and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent an elopement for one of five residents reviewed. This failure resulted in actual harm to Resident 318 who eloped from the facility and sustained a fall with a laceration to the forehead. (Resident 318) Findings include: Review of Resident R318's closed clinical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses of muscle weakness, unsteadiness on feet, generalized [CONDITION(S)] (wearing down of protective tissues of the bone), seizures (sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain which can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Aug 31, 2022

  Based on observations of the Food and Nutrition Services, reviews of policies and procedures and food committee meeting minutes, and interviews with residents and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident received foods and beverages that were palatable, attractive and at safe and appetizing temperatures for seven of eight residents reviewed (Residents R23, R21, R31, R34, R85, R8, R86). Findings include: A review of the facility's policy titled Resident Food Services Meal Temperature Record revealed that the standard serving temperature or the temperature of the foods and fluids, at point of service for the residents was 140 degrees Fahrenheit for hot foods and 41 degrees Fahrenheit for cold foods. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Mar 6, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews with staff, and a review of facility procedures, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled, Production, Purchasing, Storage revised January 1015 revealed that, All food, non-food items and supplies used in food preparation shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent contamination to maintain the safety and wholesomeness of the food for human consumption. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF814Mar 6, 2025

  Based on observations and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that that trash and recyclables were properly disposed of in the receiving and dumpster area. Findings include: A tour of the Food Service Department was conducted was conducted with the Food Service Director (FSD), Employee E3, on March 3, 2025, at 9:43 a.m., revealed the following concerns: Observations in the receiving area revealed two grey trash cans and one blue dumpster of trash inside exposed. Observations near the receiving door revealed four wooden pallet stacks with broken pieces, laying on the ground, approximately five feet high, three broken wooden cabinets, and broken bathroom vanity. Interview with the FSD on March 3, 2025, at 9:55 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Mar 6, 2025

  Based on observation, review of facility policy and procedure and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program related to the hand hygiene during medication administration, and wound treatment for two of two residents observed. (Resident R67 and Resident R57) Findings include: Review of Medication Administration General Guidelines dated May 2016, revealed that Hands are washed with soap and water and gloves applied before administration of topical, ophthalmic, otic, parenteral, enteral, rectal and vaginal medications. On March 6, 2023, at 9:26 a. m., observed a medication administration, dispensed by a Registered Nurse, Employee E9, to Resident R396. […]