Deficiency Records for Buffalo Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Buffalo 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-05-12 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-16 | 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 | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-16 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-16 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-16 | 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 | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-16 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-16 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-16 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-16 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-10-18 | 2022-11-16 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-06-01 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-06-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-06-01 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-06-01 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-06-01 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-06-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-06-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-06-01 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-06-01 | Y |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-08 | 2022-06-01 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-05 | 2021-12-13 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2021-10-06 | 2021-10-15 | Y |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-10-07 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-10-07 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-30 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-30 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-30 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-30 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | 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 | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-25 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-07 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-07 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-07 | Y |
