Maria Joseph Manor

The resident-home contract was not signed by the resident.

The quality management meeting did not include reviews of required topics such as incident reporting, complaint procedures, or staff training.

The home failed to issue a refund to a resident's estate within the required timeframe following discharge.

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

A staff member intentionally removed a resident's call button and placed it out of reach to avoid answering calls, constituting neglect.

The dry food storage area contained a dented #10 can of pumpkin.

External dryer vent hoses on the 1st and 2nd floors were not fully connected, and lint buildup was noted around the 2nd floor dryer.

The exit door from the 1st floor to the rear parking area was stuck and required excessive force to open.

The most recent Documentation of Medical Evaluation (DME) for Resident 4 was not completed at least annually.

A resident's insulin reading was recorded incorrectly on the Medication Administration Record (eMAR).

The home failed to notify the Department of a change in the supervision of a staff member following an allegation of abuse.

The home did not have a copy of the 2600 regulations available to residents, staff, or visitors.

A resident's contract was not signed by the resident until a delay after their admission date.

The home lacked records of Pennsylvania Criminal background checks for three employees.

A direct care staff person completed only 9.75 hours of the required 12 hours of annual training.

A direct care staff person did not receive required annual training in Safe Management techniques.

The home failed to report medication errors for multiple residents to the Department within the required 24 hours.

Two newly hired direct care staff members did not receive required orientation regarding emergency medical plans and incident reporting within their first 40 hours.

A direct care staff member hired in October 2022 had not completed the required Department-approved direct care online competency course.

A resident was permitted to self-administer medications for a period of time before a physician assessment had been completed.

Staff refused to assist a resident with transfers as required by their assessment and support plan.

A staff member roughly pulled a resident's arm during a transfer attempt, causing two lacerations.

The quality management review did not address complaint procedures, licensing violations, or resident/family councils.

An agency staff member worked unsupervised before their Pennsylvania State Police background check was completed.

The notification to the fire department lacked the home's total capacity and a general building layout.

Fire drill records did not note the exact evacuation time, with staff rounding up to the nearest minute.

Staff were removing medication from original blister pack packaging to place in envelopes for residents leaving the home.

A medication found in the medication cart was not a current order for the resident.