Deficiency Records for Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home. 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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-13 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-13 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-25 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-25 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-06 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-25 | 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 | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-25 | N |
