Deficiency Records for Medicalodges Pittsburg
Updated as of July 01, 2023
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Medicalodges Pittsburg. 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? |
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Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-03-02 | 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 | 2023-01-24 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-24 | 2023-03-02 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
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 | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | 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 | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | 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 | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | 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 | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | 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 | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | 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 | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | N |
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 | 2022-09-19 | 2022-10-19 | Y |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-08 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-08 | N |
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-08 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-08 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-09-08 | N |
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-19 | N |
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-19 | N |
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-19 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-19 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-10-28 | 2020-12-01 | 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 | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-03 | N |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-03 | N |
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-03 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-03 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-03 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-03 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-03 | 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 | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-03 | N |
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-03 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-11-19 | 2020-01-03 | N |
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-04 | N |
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-04 | N |
Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-04 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-04 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-04 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-04 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-04 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-10-04 | N |