Deficiency Records for Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center
Updated as of September 01, 2021
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2020-11-04 | 2020-12-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-11-04 | 2020-12-10 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | 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 | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-16 | 2020-11-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-01 | 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 | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-05-01 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-13 | Y |
| 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 an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 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 and maintain the bed rail. | 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 |
