Deficiency Records for Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-31 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-18 | 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 and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-18 | Y |
| Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-18 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-18 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-18 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-04 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-14 | Y |
| Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-30 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-05 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-05 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-05 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-05 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-22 | 2019-10-05 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-27 | 2019-10-05 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-27 | 2019-10-05 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-03-20 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-03-20 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-03-20 | 2018-05-18 | 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 | 2018-03-20 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2018-03-20 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-03-20 | 2018-05-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-03-20 | 2018-05-18 | 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 | 2018-03-16 | 2018-05-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-16 | 2018-05-11 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-16 | 2018-05-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-16 | 2018-05-11 | N |
