A list of the most recent deficiencies for Upmc Heritage Place. 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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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | N |
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | N |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | 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 | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | N |
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-23 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-02 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-02 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-02 | N |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-10-03 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-03 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-28 | Y |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-24 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-24 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-24 | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-24 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-24 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | 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 | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | 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 | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | N |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | 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 | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | 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 | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | N |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | 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 | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | 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 | 2023-01-12 | 2023-02-22 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-15 | N |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-15 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-15 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-15 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-15 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-15 | N |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-15 | 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 | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-15 | 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 | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-15 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-28 | 2022-03-15 | 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 | 2022-02-02 | 2022-03-08 | N |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-02 | 2022-03-08 | N |
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-02 | 2022-03-08 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-02 | 2022-03-08 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-02 | 2022-03-08 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-02 | 2022-03-08 | N |
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-02 | 2022-03-08 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-12 | 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 | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-12 | Y |