Deficiency Records for Albany Health Care and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Albany Health Care and Rehabilitation 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?
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2024-02-05 2024-03-15 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2024-02-05 2024-03-15 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2024-02-05 2024-03-15 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2024-02-05 2024-02-22 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2024-02-05 2024-02-22 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2024-02-05 2024-02-22 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2024-01-22 2024-02-09 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2024-01-22 2024-02-09 N
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. Health 2024-01-22 2024-02-09 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2024-01-22 2024-02-09 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-08-16 2023-09-04 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-03-06 2023-03-27 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2023-03-06 2023-03-27 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-03-06 2023-03-27 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 2022-12-19 2023-01-06 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-08-25 2022-09-20 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-05-31 2022-06-27 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-12-14 2022-01-17 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-12-14 2022-01-17 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-12-14 2022-01-17 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 2021-12-14 2022-01-17 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2022-01-04 2022-01-17 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 2022-01-04 2022-01-17 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-01-04 2022-01-17 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2022-01-04 2022-01-17 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-01-04 2022-01-17 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-01-04 2022-01-17 N
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2021-12-14 2022-01-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-10-05 2021-10-07 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-09-09 2021-09-28 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-09-09 2021-09-28 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-09 2021-09-28 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-06-17 2021-07-08 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-03-16 2021-04-15 N