Deficiency Records for Gettysburg Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Gettysburg 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?
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-04-24 2023-05-31 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-04-24 2023-05-31 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-04-24 2023-05-31 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-04-24 2023-05-31 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-04-24 2023-05-31 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-04-13 2023-05-23 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-04-13 2023-05-23 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 2023-04-13 2023-05-23 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-04-13 2023-05-23 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-04-13 2023-05-23 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-04-13 2023-05-23 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-04-13 2023-05-23 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-04-13 2023-05-23 N
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2023-04-13 2023-05-23 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-02-17 2023-03-28 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 2022-05-19 2022-07-12 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-05-19 2022-07-12 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-05-19 2022-07-12 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 2022-05-19 2022-07-12 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-05-19 2022-07-12 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 2022-05-19 2022-07-12 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-05-19 2022-07-12 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 2022-05-19 2022-07-12 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2022-05-19 2022-07-12 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-05-19 2022-07-12 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2022-05-05 2022-07-01 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 2022-05-05 2022-07-01 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-05-05 2022-07-01 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-02-05 2022-03-17 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 2021-05-20 2021-07-19 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-05-20 2021-07-17 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 2021-05-20 2021-07-16 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-05-20 2021-07-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-05-20 2021-06-30 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-05-25 2021-06-13 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-05-20 2021-06-01 N