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Deficiency Records for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2026-04-03 | 2026-05-15 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2026-04-03 | 2026-05-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2026-04-03 | 2026-05-15 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-10-17 | 2025-12-05 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-10-17 | 2025-12-05 | Y |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | 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 | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-28 | 2025-07-31 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | 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 | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | 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 | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | 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 | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | 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 | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2025-04-28 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-26 | 2021-05-06 | 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 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-05-06 | 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 | 2021-03-26 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-03-26 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-03-26 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-03-26 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-03-26 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-03-26 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-29 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-29 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-29 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-29 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-29 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-29 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-29 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-29 | N |
| Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-01 | 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 | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-01 | 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 | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-01 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-28 | 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 | 2019-06-21 | 2019-06-28 | N |