Deficiency Records for Elevate Care Abington
Updated as of May 01, 2018
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | 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 | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-15 | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-04-28 | 2017-05-13 | Y |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-20 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-20 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-20 | 2017-01-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-20 | 2017-01-15 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-20 | 2017-01-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-20 | 2017-01-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-20 | 2017-01-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-20 | 2017-01-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-12-22 | 2017-01-15 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2016-12-22 | 2017-01-15 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-12-22 | 2017-01-15 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-12-22 | 2017-01-15 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-20 | 2017-01-10 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-20 | 2017-01-10 | 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 | 2016-10-12 | 2016-10-31 | Y |
| 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 |
