Transitions Healthcare Shook Home

Video cameras were recording in common areas accessible to residents, infringing on the right to privacy.

Staffing was provided without personnel possessing current medication administration training during several shifts.

Resident confidentiality was compromised by an unlocked controlled substances book and accessible resident information in the dining room and a filing cabinet.

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

The treatment and overflow medication cart was found unlocked, unattended, and accessible to residents.

The home failed to implement procedures for medication availability, as prescribed cough and chest pain medications were not present in the home.

A resident's glucometer was used to test another resident, indicating a failure to maintain sanitary conditions.

An OTC medication bottle was improperly labeled with only a last name, creating potential for identification error.

A loose, unidentified yellow tablet was found inside the medication cart.

Two direct care staff members had not completed the Department-approved direct care training course.

The home failed to issue a resident's refund within 30 days of discharge.

The home's direct care staff training records for the 2023 training year were incomplete.

A direct care staff member was hired without a Pennsylvania Criminal History Background Check being performed.

On 7/18/22 and 7/26/22, no staff members working in the home were certified in First Aid and CPR during the 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM shift.

An unlocked bottle of Aleve was found accessible in a resident's bathroom, with loose caplets left on a countertop.