A list of the most recent deficiencies for Dunmore 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-01-19 | 2024-02-14 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2024-01-19 | 2024-02-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-01-19 | 2024-02-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-01-19 | 2024-02-14 | 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 | 2024-01-19 | 2024-02-14 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2024-01-19 | 2024-01-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-19 | 2024-01-19 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-07 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-07 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-07 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-28 | 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 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | Health | 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-29 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-10-20 | 2022-09-28 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-23 | 2022-09-28 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-28 | 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 | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-28 | 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 | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-28 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-28 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-28 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-28 | 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 | 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-28 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-28 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-07 | 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 | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-07 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-07 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-04 | 2022-04-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | Health | 2022-01-11 | 2022-02-08 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-01-11 | 2022-02-08 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-01-11 | 2022-02-08 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-01-11 | 2022-02-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-01-11 | 2022-02-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-11 | 2022-02-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-21 | 2021-08-17 | Y |
