A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ft Washington Health 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2024-01-02 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-11-24 | Y |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-11-24 | 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 | 2023-10-11 | 2023-11-24 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-11-24 | Y |
| Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-11-24 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-20 | Y |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-20 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-10 | 2021-06-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| 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 | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-11-17 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-11-17 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Have policies and procedures ensuring the administrator's responsibilities for facility closure are completed successfully. | Health | 2017-11-17 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-21 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-21 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-21 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-21 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-09-30 | 2016-11-14 | N |
