Deficiency Records for Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-09-18 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-09-18 | 2023-10-05 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-05 | 2023-06-02 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-31 | 2023-06-02 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-31 | 2023-06-02 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-31 | 2023-06-02 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-06 | Y |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-06 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-08-12 | 2022-10-06 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-05-18 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-03-02 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-10 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-18 | 2021-06-25 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2020-11-02 | 2021-01-02 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2020-11-02 | 2021-01-02 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-11-02 | 2021-01-02 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2020-11-02 | 2021-01-02 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-11-02 | 2021-01-02 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-11-02 | 2021-01-02 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-11-02 | 2021-01-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-11-02 | 2021-01-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-11-02 | 2021-01-02 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-11-02 | 2020-12-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-11-02 | 2020-12-29 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-11-02 | 2020-12-29 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2020-11-02 | 2020-12-29 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-06-11 | N |
| Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-28 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-13 | 2019-05-12 | N |
