Deficiency Records for Pinnacle Health and Rehab at South Portland
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Pinnacle Health and Rehab at South Portland. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-03-01 | 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 | 2023-01-22 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | 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 | 2023-01-22 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | 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 | 2023-01-22 | 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 | 2023-01-22 | 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 | 2023-01-22 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-22 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | 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 | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2022-06-07 | 2022-07-01 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-06-07 | 2022-06-24 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-18 | 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 | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-18 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2018-10-18 | Not Fixed | N |
