Hemsley House of Dresher

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

Staff person A failed to complete required training regarding resident rights and emergency medical plans within 40 scheduled working hours.

Staff person A did not receive required orientation on fire safety and emergency preparedness topics during their first day of work.

The home failed to report an incident to the Department within 24 hours regarding a staff member taking a resident's television remote.

A second-floor exit door was found broken and hanging from its hinge.

A resident reported being treated without dignity when a staff member took their television remote away to force them to sleep.

During various shifts, there was insufficient staff present who were certified in CPR and First Aid to meet the required ratio.

A staff member's CPR training was provided by a source not recognized as a hospital or other recognized health care organization.

A resident's record did not contain a signed statement acknowledging receipt of resident rights and complaint procedures.

Poisonous materials (hair spray) were found unlocked, unattended, and accessible to residents in a kitchen cabinet.

Fire drills conducted between April and June 2024 only utilized Stairwells A and C, failing to use alternate exit routes.

The home's emergency food was stored directly on the floor.

An unattended, uncovered trash can containing food waste was found in the main kitchen.

A cat present in the home did not have a current rabies vaccination certificate on file.

Three unlocked, unattended medication bottles were found on a resident's dresser in an unlocked room.

A direct care staff person did not receive required annual training on meeting resident needs via assessment tools and safe management techniques.

Medication containers for a resident did not reflect updated administration instructions following changes to the prescription.

A staff member raised their voice at a resident during an interaction, failing to treat the resident with dignity and respect.

A staff person did not receive required fire safety and emergency preparedness orientation on their first day of work.

A hired staff person did not have a completed criminal background check on file.

The home failed to submit an incident report to the Department regarding a report of financial exploitation of a resident.

Residents experienced significant delays in staff response to toileting needs and emergency call pendants, which may constitute neglect.

A resident did not receive required assistance with activities of daily living as indicated in their assessment and support plan.