A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ahc Bethesda. 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? |
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-09-27 | 2023-10-31 | Y |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-09-27 | 2023-10-31 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-09-27 | 2023-10-31 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-27 | 2023-10-31 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-29 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | 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 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-31 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-27 | 2022-05-12 | N |
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-11 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-11 | Y |
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 | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-11 | Y |
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 | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-11 | Y |
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-10 | 2019-07-24 | N |
Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-10 | 2019-07-24 | N |
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-10 | 2019-07-24 | N |
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-10 | 2019-07-24 | 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 | 2019-06-10 | 2019-07-24 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-10 | 2019-07-24 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-10 | 2019-07-24 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-10 | 2019-07-24 | N |
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-10 | 2019-07-24 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-07-12 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-06-27 | 2018-08-10 | N |
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2018-06-27 | 2018-08-10 | 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 | 2018-06-27 | 2018-08-10 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-06-27 | 2018-08-10 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-25 | 2018-08-10 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-25 | 2018-08-10 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-25 | 2018-08-10 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-25 | 2018-08-10 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-25 | 2018-08-10 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-25 | 2018-08-10 | N |