Deficiency Records for Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon
Updated as of August 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon. 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? |
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-09-23 | 2019-10-24 | 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 | 2019-09-23 | 2019-10-24 | Y |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-23 | 2019-10-24 | 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 | 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-05 | 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 | 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-05 | 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 | 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2019-07-25 | 2019-09-05 | Y |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-23 | 2019-08-26 | N |
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-23 | 2019-08-26 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-11 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-11 | Y |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-11 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-11 | Y |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-11 | 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 | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-11 | Y |
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-11 | Y |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-31 | 2019-07-11 | Y |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-25 | Y |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-25 | Y |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-25 | Y |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-25 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-25 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | 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 | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | 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 | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | N |
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | 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 | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | 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 | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | 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 | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | N |
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-18 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-30 | 2018-10-02 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-08-30 | 2018-08-30 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-05-14 | 2018-07-26 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-05-14 | 2018-06-14 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-05-14 | 2018-06-14 | Y |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-10-17 | 2017-11-14 | Y |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-10-17 | 2017-11-14 | Y |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-10-17 | 2017-11-14 | Y |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-10-02 | 2017-11-14 | Y |
Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-10-02 | 2017-11-14 | Y |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-25 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-25 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-25 | N |
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-25 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-25 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-08-26 | 2017-09-12 | Y |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Assess in a timely manner the resident when the resident enters the nursing home. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | 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 | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | 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 | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | N |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | Y |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | Y |
Develop a post-discharge plan with the resident and family for the resident's care after leaving the nursing home. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | Y |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | Y |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-07-27 | 2017-09-12 | Y |
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-05-04 | 2017-06-07 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-05-04 | 2017-06-07 | Y |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-05-04 | 2017-06-07 | Y |