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Deficiency Records for Bethesda Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Bethesda Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Bethesda Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2025-09-25 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2025-09-25 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2025-09-25 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-09-25 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-14 | Y |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| 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 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | 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 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-30 | 2024-07-05 | 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 | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-18 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| 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 | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | N |