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Deficiency Records for Easton Health Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Easton Health Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Easton Health Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2026-01-13 | 2026-03-24 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-13 | 2026-03-24 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-13 | 2026-03-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-13 | 2026-03-24 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-13 | 2026-03-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2026-01-13 | 2026-03-24 | 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 | 2026-01-13 | 2026-03-24 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-13 | 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 | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-13 | 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 | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-13 | N |
| Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2024-07-16 | 2024-09-27 | Y |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2024-07-16 | 2024-09-27 | Y |
| Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | Health | 2024-07-16 | 2024-09-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-07-16 | 2024-08-09 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-05-01 | 2024-04-26 | Y |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-07 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-08 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-08 | Y |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-07 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-07 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-07 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-07 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-07 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-07 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-07 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-07 | 2022-11-15 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-18 | 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 | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-18 | 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 | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-18 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-18 | 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 | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-18 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-18 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-18 | N |