Deficiency Records for Abington Crest Healthcareandrehabilitation Center
Updated as of March 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Abington Crest Healthcareandrehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2018-11-04 | 2018-12-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2018-01-26 | 2018-03-09 | 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 | 2018-01-26 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-01-26 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-02-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-22 | 2017-04-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-22 | 2017-04-18 | N |
| Provide care for each resident in a way that maintains or improves their quality of life. | Health | 2017-02-16 | 2017-04-03 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2017-02-16 | 2017-04-03 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-02-16 | 2017-04-03 | 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 | 2017-02-16 | 2017-04-03 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-02-16 | 2017-04-03 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-02-16 | 2017-04-03 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2017-02-16 | 2017-04-03 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-01-09 | 2017-01-19 | Y |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-08-12 | 2016-09-16 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2016-08-12 | 2016-09-16 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2016-04-13 | 2016-05-06 | Y |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2016-04-13 | 2016-05-06 | Y |
| Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. | Health | 2016-04-13 | 2016-05-06 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | 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 | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Provide a tasty and well-balanced diet that meets the nutritional needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| 1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2016-01-13 | 2016-03-16 | N |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-03-15 | Y |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-20 | 2016-03-14 | N |
