Deficiency Records for Regency Albany

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Regency Albany. 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-04-26 2022-05-24 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-30 2021-12-13 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-07-26 2021-08-25 Y
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 2021-04-27 2021-06-09 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-04-27 2021-06-09 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-12-13 2020-01-27 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-12-13 2020-01-27 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-12-13 2020-01-27 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-12-13 2020-01-27 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 2019-12-13 2020-01-27 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-12-13 2020-01-27 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 N
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 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 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2020-01-27 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 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 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 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 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 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 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 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 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-05-01 2018-06-14 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2018-04-27 2018-06-14 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2018-04-27 2018-06-14 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-04-27 2018-06-14 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2017-03-10 2017-05-09 N
Maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. Health 2017-03-10 2017-05-09 N
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2017-03-10 2017-05-09 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-03-10 2017-05-09 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2017-03-10 2017-05-09 N
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. Health 2017-03-10 2017-05-09 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-03-10 2017-05-09 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-03-10 2017-05-09 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2017-03-22 2017-04-25 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2017-03-22 2017-04-25 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2017-03-22 2017-04-25 N