The Willows of Living Branches

Staff failed to follow proper medication administration procedures when administering a narcotic from the inventory log.

The narcotics logbook was left unlocked, unattended, and accessible on a medication cart.

A staff member was observed using bare, ungloved fingers to administer medication to two residents without sanitizing hands.

Discontinued earwax removal drops were found in the medication cart.

A staff person did not complete required orientation training regarding the emergency medical plan within 40 scheduled working hours.

Two uncovered, unattended trash cans were observed in the kitchen.

The resident-home contract for resident #1 was not signed by the resident.

Various food items in the kitchen freezer and refrigerators were not labeled or dated.

Resident #1's record lacked a signed statement acknowledging receipt of resident rights and complaint procedures.

The home failed to post required influenza information in a public place as required by the Influenza Awareness Act.

The home's current license was not posted in a conspicuous and public place.

Refund checks for several discharged residents were not sent within the required 30-day timeframe.

Incident reports lacked dates for reporting to the Department, and an unwitnessed fall was not reported until after the 24-hour deadline.

A direct care staff person did not receive required training in several topics, including medication self-administration and infection control.

A direct care staff person had no documented training hours for the training year September 2018 to August 2019.

The current violation report and a copy of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 were not posted in a conspicuous and public place.

The home failed to report an incident involving a resident receiving 2nd-degree burns from a heating pad to the Department within 24 hours.

The home failed to submit a plan of supervision or notice of suspension to the Department following an allegation of abuse against a staff person.