Deficiency Records for Cortland Center
Updated as of June 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cortland 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? |
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Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-16 | 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 | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | 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 | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | 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 | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | N |
Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | Y |
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2017-09-08 | 2017-11-13 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-02-13 | 2017-02-17 | Y |
Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-01 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-01 | N |
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-01 | N |
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-01 | 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 | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-01 | N |
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-01 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-07-07 | 2016-08-01 | N |
Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-04-29 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2015-04-29 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | 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 | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | 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 | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2015-05-08 | 2015-06-23 | N |