A list of the most recent deficiencies for Maryland Baptist Aged Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2023-01-06 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-31 | 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 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | 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 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-28 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-19 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-04 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-04 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-04 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-06-04 | 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 | 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-24 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-24 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-24 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-24 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-08 | 2018-04-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-15 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-15 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-15 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-12 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-12 | 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 | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-12 | 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 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-12 | 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 | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-12 | 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 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2018-01-12 | N |
