Deficiency Records for Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Luzerne

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Updated as of May 01, 2023

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Luzerne. 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 2022-11-01 2022-12-05 Y
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-05 Y
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-05 Y
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-05 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-05 Y
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 2022-11-01 2022-12-05 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-11-01 2022-12-05 Y
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2022-07-06 2022-08-04 Y
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-07-06 2022-08-04 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-07-06 2022-08-04 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-05-26 2022-07-06 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-05-26 2022-07-06 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2022-05-26 2022-07-06 N
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2022-05-26 2022-07-06 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 2022-05-26 2022-07-06 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2022-05-26 2022-07-06 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 2022-05-26 2022-07-06 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-05-26 2022-07-06 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2022-05-26 2022-07-06 N
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Fire Safety 2022-05-11 2022-05-20 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 2022-05-11 2022-05-20 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-05-11 2022-05-20 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2021-12-21 2022-03-09 Y
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Health 2021-12-21 2022-03-09 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-12-21 2022-02-09 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2021-11-09 2021-12-21 Y
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2021-11-09 2021-12-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-11-09 2021-12-21 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-07-01 2021-10-13 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-07-01 2021-10-13 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2021-07-01 2021-09-16 Y
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
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 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 Y
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-18 Y
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-08-12 N
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-08-12 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 2021-07-13 2021-08-12 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-08-12 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-08-12 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2021-07-13 2021-08-12 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-02-19 2021-03-29 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2021-02-19 2021-03-29 Y
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 2021-02-19 2021-03-29 Y
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2021-01-20 2021-02-19 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 2020-12-21 2021-02-19 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-12-21 2021-02-19 Y
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2020-12-21 2021-02-19 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
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 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2020-09-30 2020-11-02 N