Deficiency Records for Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and Health Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and Health Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-29 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2023-07-28 2023-08-24 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-07-28 2023-08-24 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2021-09-30 2021-11-15 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-03-17 2021-05-14 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Health 2019-09-20 2019-11-11 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2019-09-20 2019-10-19 N