A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bethesda Dilworth. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | 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 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | 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 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-24 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-01-04 | 2023-01-05 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-01-04 | 2023-01-04 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-01-04 | 2023-01-04 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-09-17 | 2021-10-20 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-08-16 | 2021-09-27 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-06 | 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 | 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-06 | 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 | 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | 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 | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | 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 | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-28 | 2019-03-01 | N |
