A list of the most recent deficiencies for Rensselaer Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-07-14 | 2023-08-11 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-10 | 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 | 2023-01-13 | 2023-02-10 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-07 | Y |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-07 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-07 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-10 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-10 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-10 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-01 | Y |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-08-18 | 2020-09-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-08-18 | 2020-09-01 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-08-18 | 2020-08-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-27 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-17 | 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 | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-17 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-17 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-17 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-17 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-28 | 2019-04-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-02 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-02 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-02 | N |
