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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-09-11 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-11 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2023-09-11 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
| Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | Health | 2021-12-28 | 2022-02-25 | Y |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-16 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-14 | Y |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-03 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-01 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-01 | 2019-09-27 | 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 | 2018-04-12 | 2018-06-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2018-04-12 | 2018-06-09 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-09 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-09 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-10 | 2018-06-09 | N |
