Deficiency Records for Scranton Health Care Center
Updated as of October 01, 2023
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
