Deficiency Records for Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg
Updated as of September 01, 2017
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-02-06 | 2017-02-20 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-25 | 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 | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| 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 | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-08 | Y |
| Honor a residents' rights as a residents of the nursing home, free of coercion and reprisal, and as citizens or residents of the United States. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Provide proof that residents' personal money that is deposited with the nursing home is secure. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Let residents voice a complaint or grievance without being treated differently or badly. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | 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 | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-27 | N |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2014-11-06 | 2014-12-18 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-11-06 | 2014-12-18 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-11-06 | 2014-12-18 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2014-11-06 | 2014-12-18 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-11-06 | 2014-12-18 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-11-06 | 2014-12-18 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2014-11-06 | 2014-12-18 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-07-29 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2015-07-29 | Not Fixed | Y |
