Deficiency Records for Towson Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Towson Rehabilitation and Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2022-01-19 | 2022-03-04 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-19 | 2022-03-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-19 | 2022-03-04 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2022-01-19 | 2022-03-04 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-01-19 | 2022-03-04 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2022-01-19 | 2022-03-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-05-26 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-14 | 2019-09-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-14 | 2019-09-21 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-14 | 2019-09-06 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-14 | 2019-09-06 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-14 | 2019-09-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-08-30 | 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 | 2019-08-02 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-08-30 | 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 | 2019-08-02 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-08-30 | 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 | 2019-08-02 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-27 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-27 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | N |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | 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 | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | 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 | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-03-16 | 2017-04-25 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-03-16 | 2017-04-25 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-03-16 | 2017-04-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-22 | 2017-04-25 | N |
