Deficiency Records for Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of March 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Astoria 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 dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-03 | 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 | 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-10-30 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-28 | 2020-12-03 | 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 | 2020-10-28 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-28 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-28 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-28 | 2020-12-03 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-03 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-03 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-15 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-17 | 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 | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-17 | 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 | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-17 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-21 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-21 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-21 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-21 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-21 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-21 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-21 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-09 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-11-09 | 2017-12-09 | N |
