Deficiency Records for Elevate Care Abington
Updated as of September 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elevate Care Abington. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident remains under the care of a doctor. | Health | 2016-01-14 | 2016-04-01 | Y |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-02-29 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-02-29 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-02-29 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-18 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-16 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-16 | N |
| The appropriate emergency electrical system. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-16 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-11 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-10 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-10 | N |
| Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-10 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-10 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-10 | N |
| An elevator that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-09 | 2016-02-10 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-01-14 | 2016-01-29 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-01-14 | 2016-01-29 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-10-19 | 2015-11-09 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-10-19 | 2015-11-09 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-06-25 | 2015-07-15 | Y |
| The appropriate emergency electrical system. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-19 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-18 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-18 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-18 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-18 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-17 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-17 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-17 | N |
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-17 | N |
| Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Fire resistant room wall surfaces. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Properly constructed linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-01-22 | 2015-02-13 | N |
| Give specialized rehabilitative services that are medically necessary by qualified personnel, when ordered by a doctor. | Health | 2015-01-22 | 2015-02-13 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-01-22 | 2015-02-13 | N |
| Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-01-22 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-21 | 2015-01-22 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-04-30 | N |
| Properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-04-07 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2014-03-13 | 2014-04-04 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-25 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-24 | N |
| No-smoking signs where oxygen is used. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-24 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-23 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-19 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-17 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-17 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-14 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-14 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-14 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-14 | N |
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-13 | 2014-03-14 | N |
