Whitemarsh House

The home did not run the background check for Staff A.

Staff person A did not receive the required fire safety and emergency preparedness orientation.

Documentation for the most recent fire safety inspection and fire drill was not available.

Annual medical evaluations for four residents with special health or dietary needs were not completed.

Two residents did not have access to an operable lamp or light source that can be turned on/off at their bedside.

Two cases of soup were being stored directly on the floor in the basement pantry.

The temperature in the basement chest freezer was recorded at 10 degrees Fahrenheit, which is above the required 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

The most recent licensing inspection summary report was not posted in a conspicuous and public place.

The home failed to post required influenza information and did not have a valid ServSafe food manager certification posted.

A direct care staff person was providing unsupervised ADL services without completing required training and supervised practice.

The sprinkler room was being used to store boxes, trash bags, building materials, and papers, creating a sanitation and fire safety hazard.

There was no first aid kit available in the home.

An unlabeled and undated bag of nuggets was found in the freezer.

Combustible materials, including cardboard, papers, and paint cans, were stored in the furnace room.

The home lacked a nurse or staff member trained in medication administration, preventing necessary services from being provided.

A shed on the left side of the home was in disrepair with a collapsed roof, and scattered wood debris posed a tripping hazard.

An unannounced fire drill was not conducted during the month of April 2023.

An expired medication was found in the medication cart, and some medications were not listed on the residents' current medication orders.

The August medication administration record (MAR) failed to indicate the purpose or diagnosis for medications for several residents.

The August MAR did not include the initials of the staff person who administered the medication.

An allegation of resident abuse involving a resident being placed in a position on a sofa as punishment was not reported in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act.