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? |
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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 |