Deficiency Records for Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center
Updated as of May 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Phoebe Allentown Health Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | 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 | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-06-16 | 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 | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-01 | 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 | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-05 | 2019-06-01 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-15 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-15 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-15 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-15 | 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 | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-15 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-15 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-07-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-01 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-01 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-05-11 | 2018-05-25 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install | Health | 2018-05-11 | 2018-05-25 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-05-11 | 2018-05-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-05-11 | 2018-05-25 | 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 | 2018-03-14 | 2018-04-30 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-10-07 | 2017-11-30 | Y |
| Operate and provide services according to Federal, State, and local laws and professional standards. | Health | 2017-09-14 | 2017-10-30 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-08-08 | 2017-08-24 | Y |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-26 | 2017-06-25 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-26 | 2017-06-25 | 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 | 2017-04-26 | 2017-06-25 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-26 | 2017-06-25 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-26 | 2017-06-25 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-26 | 2017-06-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-26 | 2017-06-25 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2017-04-21 | 2017-05-05 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-04-21 | 2017-05-05 | 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 | 2017-04-21 | 2017-05-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-04-21 | 2017-05-05 | Y |
