Deficiency Records for Center For Extended Care at Amherst
Updated as of February 01, 2020
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | 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 | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-07-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-07-10 | 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 | 2018-05-21 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-21 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| 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 | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | 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 | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | 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 | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2018-04-19 | 2018-06-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-04-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-03-22 | 2018-04-30 | Y |
| 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 |
