A list of the most recent deficiencies for Homewood at Williamsport Md. 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 each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-08-19 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-15 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-15 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-15 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-15 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-15 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-09 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-09 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-09 | N |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-09 | 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 | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-09 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-25 | 2019-08-09 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-01-19 | 2018-04-20 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-01-19 | 2018-04-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-01-19 | 2018-04-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-01-19 | 2018-04-09 | 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 | 2018-01-19 | 2018-04-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-01-19 | 2018-04-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-19 | 2018-04-09 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2018-01-19 | 2018-04-09 | 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 | 2018-01-19 | 2018-04-09 | 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 | 2018-01-19 | 2018-04-09 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-13 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-13 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | 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 | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | 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 | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | 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 | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-20 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-20 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-20 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-20 | 2016-12-02 | N |
