Deficiency Records for Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Updated as of March 01, 2022
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-11-16 | 2021-01-01 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2020-11-16 | 2021-01-01 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-08-29 | 2020-10-19 | 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 | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-01 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-01 | Y |
| 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 |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-12-01 | N |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Ensure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain their vision and hearing. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-30 | N |
| Make sure that each residents' abilities in activities of daily living do not decline, unless unavoidable. | Health | 2016-10-04 | 2016-11-25 | N |
