A list of the most recent deficiencies for Calvert County Nursing Ctr.. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-06-05 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-06-05 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-06-05 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-06-05 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-06-05 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-06-05 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-07 | 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 | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-07 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-07 | Y |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-07 | Y |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-07 | Y |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-07 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-07 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-03-09 | 2022-04-20 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | 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 | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | 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 | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | 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 | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | 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 | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-09-18 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-29 | 2019-08-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-29 | 2019-08-12 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-29 | 2019-08-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-29 | 2019-08-12 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-29 | 2019-08-12 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-11 | 2018-07-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | 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 | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | 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 | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | 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 | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-10 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-01-06 | 2017-03-16 | 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 | 2017-01-05 | 2017-03-06 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-05 | 2017-03-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-05 | 2017-03-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-05 | 2017-03-06 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-05 | 2017-03-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-05 | 2017-03-06 | N |
| Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-05 | 2017-03-06 | N |
| Have a properly installed medical gas master alarm panel. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-05 | 2017-03-06 | N |
| Ensure gas cylinders are properly stored. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-05 | 2017-03-06 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2017-01-06 | 2017-03-03 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-01-06 | 2017-03-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-01-06 | 2017-03-03 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-01-06 | 2017-03-03 | 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 | 2017-01-06 | 2017-03-03 | N |
