Deficiency Records for Elevate Care Abington
Updated as of March 01, 2021
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-01-27 | 2021-02-25 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2021-01-27 | 2021-02-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-01-20 | 2021-02-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-12-13 | 2021-01-20 | N |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-10-01 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-10-01 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-10-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-06-10 | 2020-07-02 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-05-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-31 | 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 | 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-31 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-31 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-19 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-18 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-17 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-17 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-17 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-08 | 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 | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-08 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-08 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | Y |
| 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 |
