Deficiency Records for Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Gowanda 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | 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 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | 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 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | Y |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | 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 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-09-14 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2023-04-24 | 2023-05-26 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-08-11 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-16 | 2021-08-11 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-16 | 2021-08-11 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-16 | 2021-08-11 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-16 | 2021-08-11 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-29 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-29 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-29 | 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 | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-29 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-29 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-29 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-04 | 2019-11-29 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | Not Fixed | N |
