Nursing facility is targeted

The Philadelphia U.S. Attorney's office yesterday issued a complaint against a Holland-Glen nursing facility in Hatboro, which it said operated without a nursing license.

An attorney for Holland-Glen assailed the government's action and said he was shocked and dismayed by the accusations.

The federal complaint alleges violations including untimely and inadequate injury assessments, improper administration of medication, failure to perform employee background checks, and falsification of medical and billing records.

"This is a life-and-death issue," U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan said in a statement. "All previous efforts to bring this facility into compliance have failed and we are taking this step in an attempt to ensure the safety of the residents."

Holland-Glen treats patients from infants to young adults with life-threatening respiratory and pulmonary problems.

David R. Moffit, an attorney for Holland-Glen, denied the claims. "We're shocked the federal government would stoop to make these allegations," Moffit said. He said the facility is properly licensed.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the state Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the Department of Public Welfare are all investigating the case.

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