Deficiency Records for Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of February 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Altoona Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | N |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | 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 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | 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 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-21 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-02 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-02 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-02 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-02 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-01-13 | 2021-02-22 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-01-13 | 2021-02-22 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-01-13 | 2021-02-22 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-11 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-11 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-11 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-11 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-11 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-11 | 2019-10-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | 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 | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-08-26 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-17 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-15 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-15 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-15 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-15 | 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 | 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-15 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-15 | N |
| 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 | 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-15 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-15 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-08-10 | N |
