Deficiency Records for Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Updated as of October 01, 2020
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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 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 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | 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 |
| 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 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-14 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-08-14 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-05-03 | 2019-06-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-05-03 | 2019-06-17 | Y |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| 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 | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | 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 | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | 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 | 2018-07-16 | 2018-09-14 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-09-07 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-09-07 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-20 | 2017-05-19 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-20 | 2017-05-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-20 | 2017-05-19 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-03-20 | 2017-05-19 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-03-20 | 2017-05-19 | N |
