Deficiency Records for Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Plattsburgh 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-14 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-02-14 | 2023-04-14 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-28 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-15 | 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 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-15 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-15 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-15 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-15 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-11-15 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-04 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-22 | 2021-09-24 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-08-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-08-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2018-01-08 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-26 | 2017-12-22 | N |
