A list of the most recent deficiencies for Scranton Health Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-16 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-16 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-16 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-16 | 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 | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-16 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-16 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-12-21 | 2023-12-21 | N |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2023-09-20 | 2023-11-01 | Y |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-09-20 | 2023-11-01 | Y |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2023-09-20 | 2023-11-01 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-20 | 2023-11-01 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-10-26 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-25 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-07 | 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 | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-07 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-07 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-04 | 2023-02-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-04 | 2023-02-07 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-04 | 2023-02-07 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-21 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-21 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-15 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 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 | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-15 | 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 | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-15 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-15 | 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 | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-15 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-15 | N |
