Eicher's Family Home Care

The home lacked documentation showing that the resident's financial transactions were reviewed with the resident on a quarterly basis.

The resident's most recent assessment was not updated following a change in condition prior to the annual assessment.

The home failed to provide documentation that they offered to open an interest-bearing bank account for a resident whose funds exceeded $200 for more than two consecutive months.

The written emergency medical plan failed to state that the hospital or healthcare source should be the resident's choice, if possible.

No carbon monoxide detector was found in the laundry room near the propane-fueled clothes dryer.

A container of drain cleaner was left unsecured on a shelf in the playroom, accessible to residents.

The white chest freezer in the storage room lacked a required thermometer.

Hot water temperatures in several resident-accessible sinks and showers exceeded the maximum limit of 120°F.

Hot water temperature in the bathroom next to bedroom #4 measured 124.3 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding the 120°F limit.

A staff person's employee file did not contain a completed criminal background check as required.

Resident #1 did not have access to an operable lamp or lighting source that could be turned on at their bedside.

The home lacked a system or method of communication to enable staff to immediately contact each other for assistance in an emergency.

Multiple discrepancies were found in medication administration records (MAR), including missing medications and incorrect dosage/medication entries for Residents #1, #2, and #3.

The pharmacy label for Resident #1's Lorazepam indicated an incorrect dosage frequency compared to the prescribed order.

A resident's home contract was undated, making it impossible to verify if it was completed within 24 hours of admission.

Pennsylvania criminal background checks were not completed for two staff members prior to their hire dates.

A staff member did not receive the required fire safety and emergency preparedness orientation during their first day of work.

Bilateral half-length bedrails were present on a resident's bed despite the resident being unable to use them safely.

A direct care staff member lacked a high school diploma, GED, or active status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.

The resident-home contract for Resident #3 was not signed by the resident.

The home failed to provide 30 days' written notice to residents regarding a change in home rules concerning pet placement.

The facility failed to post current license inspection summaries and the 55 PA Code Chapter 2600 regulations in a conspicuous and public place.

A written resident-home contract was not completed for Resident #1 following their admission.