A list of the most recent deficiencies for Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | 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 | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | 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 | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | 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 | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | 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 | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| 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 | 2018-10-12 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-11-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-23 | 2017-11-08 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-23 | 2017-11-08 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-23 | 2017-11-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-07-20 | 2017-08-25 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-07-20 | 2017-08-25 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-07-20 | 2017-08-25 | 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 | 2017-07-20 | 2017-08-25 | N |
