Deficiency Records for Center For Extended Care at Amherst
Updated as of August 01, 2017
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Center For Extended Care at Amherst. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-07-03 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-07-03 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-07-03 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-07-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-07-03 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-07-03 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-13 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-13 | 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 | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-13 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-13 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-13 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-13 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-04-13 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-09-21 | 2016-10-06 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-09-21 | 2016-09-30 | Y |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2015-11-23 | 2015-12-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-11-23 | 2015-12-22 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-11-23 | 2015-12-22 | N |
| Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay. | Health | 2015-11-23 | 2015-12-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-11-23 | 2015-12-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2014-10-08 | 2014-11-22 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2014-10-08 | 2014-11-22 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2014-10-08 | 2014-11-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-10-08 | 2014-11-22 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-10-08 | 2014-11-22 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-10-08 | 2014-11-22 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-10-08 | 2014-11-22 | N |
| Tell 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 | 2014-10-08 | 2014-11-22 | Y |
