A list of the most recent deficiencies for Preakness Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-20 | 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 | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-20 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-06 | 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 | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-06 | Y |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-08 | 2023-09-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-07-14 | 2021-08-06 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-30 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-30 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-30 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-30 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-30 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-30 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-30 | N |
