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Deficiency Records for Berks County Home- Berks Heim
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Berks County Home- Berks Heim. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Berks County Home- Berks Heim. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | Health | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-22 | 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 | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-22 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-10 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-20 | 2024-10-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-10-20 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-20 | 2023-11-28 | 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 | 2023-10-20 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-20 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-20 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-02 | N |