Deficiency Records for Park Avenue Health Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Park Avenue Health Center. 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?
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-10-25 2023-11-09 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-10-25 2023-11-09 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-10-25 2023-11-09 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-10-11 2023-10-17 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-10-11 2023-10-17 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-10-11 2023-10-17 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-10-11 2023-10-17 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-10-11 2023-10-17 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-10-11 2023-10-17 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 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 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 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 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 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 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2022-09-15 2022-10-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-21 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 2021-11-23 2021-12-21 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2021-12-06 2021-12-17 N
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Fire Safety 2021-12-06 2021-12-17 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2021-12-06 2021-12-17 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-12-06 2021-12-17 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-12-06 2021-12-17 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-12-06 2021-12-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-12-06 2021-12-17 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 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 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2021-11-23 2021-12-14 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-09-20 2021-11-04 Y