Deficiency Records for Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation 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 | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-27 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-27 | 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 | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-27 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-03-22 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-03-14 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-24 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-24 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-06-04 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-06-04 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-06-04 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-06 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-06 | 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 | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-06 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-06 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-06 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-06-07 | 2019-07-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-06 | N |
| Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-06 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-05 | 2019-07-06 | N |
