Deficiency Records for Williamsport South Rehabilitation and Nursing Cent

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Williamsport South Rehabilitation and Nursing Cent. 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?
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-11-08 2023-11-17 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-10-13 2023-11-09 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 2023-07-13 2023-08-01 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-07-13 2023-08-01 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 2023-06-22 2023-07-18 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-06-22 2023-07-18 Y
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 2023-03-17 2023-05-25 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 2023-03-17 2023-05-02 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-03-17 2023-05-02 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-03-17 2023-05-02 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-03-17 2023-05-02 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-03-17 2023-05-02 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2023-03-17 2023-05-02 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2023-03-17 2023-05-02 N
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Health 2023-03-17 2023-05-02 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-03-07 2023-04-14 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-03-07 2023-04-14 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 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2022-03-25 2022-05-06 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-03-07 2022-04-13 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-03-07 2022-04-13 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-03-07 2022-04-13 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-03-07 2022-04-13 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-12-08 2021-12-27 Y
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2021-02-22 2021-03-31 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 2021-02-22 2021-03-31 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-02-22 2021-03-31 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-02-22 2021-03-31 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2021-02-05 2021-03-10 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-02-05 2021-03-10 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2021-02-05 2021-03-10 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-02-05 2021-03-10 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-02-05 2021-03-10 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-02-05 2021-03-10 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-02-05 2021-03-10 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2023-09-20 Not Fixed Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-09-20 Not Fixed Y