A list of the most recent deficiencies for Quality Life Services - New Castle. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-08-25 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-08-25 | 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 | 2023-06-28 | 2023-08-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-28 | 2023-08-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-28 | 2023-08-25 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-18 | 2022-09-16 | 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 | 2022-07-18 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-18 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-18 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-18 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-18 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-18 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-18 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-18 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-18 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-05-04 | 2022-06-20 | 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 | 2021-09-03 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2021-09-03 | 2021-10-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-16 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-10-11 | Not Fixed | Y |
