Deficiency Records for Scranton Health Care Center
Updated as of May 01, 2022
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-27 | 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 | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-27 | 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 | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-19 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-02-26 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-02-26 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-02-26 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-02-11 | 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 | 2019-12-19 | 2020-02-11 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-02-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-02-11 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-02-11 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-02-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-02-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-23 | 2020-01-17 | 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 | 2019-12-19 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-19 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-19 | Y |
