Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Barnes-kasson County Hospital

2872 Turnpike Street
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-3135

CCN
395285
Certified beds
58
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation

Nurse staffing

4.35
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.75 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 35% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected January 16, 2025

3 citations · Health
E
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 5, 2025
E
F0757 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 5, 2025
E
F0881 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 5, 2025

Inspected March 7, 2024

10 citations · Health
D
F0561 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2024
D
F0690 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2024
D
F0758 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2024
E
F0580 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2024
E
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2024
E
F0740 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2024
E
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2024
E
F0757 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2024
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2024
F
F0881 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 25, 2024

Inspected April 13, 2023

9 citations · Health
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 1, 2023
D
F0661 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 1, 2023
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 1, 2023
E
F0605 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 1, 2023
E
F0745 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 1, 2023
E
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 1, 2023
E
F0813 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 1, 2023
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 1, 2023
G
F0689 Actual harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 1, 2023