Deficiency Records for Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Guthrie Cortland Medical 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2015-09-02 | 2015-10-30 | 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 | 2015-09-02 | 2015-10-30 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2015-09-02 | 2015-10-30 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2015-09-02 | 2015-10-30 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-09-02 | 2015-10-30 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | 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 | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | 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 | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-08-13 | 2014-10-11 | N |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2013-07-02 | 2013-08-30 | 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 | 2013-07-02 | 2013-08-30 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2013-07-02 | 2013-08-30 | N |
| Give the right treatment and services to residents who display physical or psychosocial problems adapting to changes in circumstances. | Health | 2013-07-02 | 2013-08-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2013-07-02 | 2013-08-30 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2013-07-02 | 2013-08-30 | N |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2013-07-02 | 2013-07-08 | N |
