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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-04 | 2023-10-05 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-05-06 | 2023-05-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-30 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-01-03 | 2023-01-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-01-03 | 2023-01-04 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-14 | 2022-08-15 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-08-14 | 2022-08-15 | Y |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-07-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-07-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-06-17 | 2022-06-20 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-06-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-18 | 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 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-18 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-17 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-16 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-14 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-14 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-06 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2021-10-01 | 2021-10-16 | Y |
| 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 |
