A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hebrew Home of Greater Washington. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-15 | 2021-10-21 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-05-12 | 2021-06-30 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | 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 | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-01-28 | 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 | 2018-12-10 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-12-10 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-12-10 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-12-10 | 2019-01-24 | 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 | 2018-12-10 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-12-10 | 2019-01-24 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-10 | 2019-01-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-10 | 2019-01-12 | 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 | 2018-12-10 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-10 | 2018-12-14 | 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 | 2018-02-20 | 2018-04-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-20 | 2018-04-10 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-20 | 2018-04-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-25 | 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 | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-25 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-25 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-25 | N |
