Deficiency Records for Cornell Health Services

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cornell Health Services. 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?
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-03-06 2023-03-23 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-03-06 2023-03-23 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-01-20 2022-02-17 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2022-01-18 2022-02-17 N
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. Fire Safety 2022-01-18 2022-02-17 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 2022-01-18 2022-02-17 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-01-18 2022-02-17 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-01-18 2022-02-17 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-01-18 2022-02-17 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2022-01-18 2022-02-17 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2021-12-07 2021-12-29 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-11-22 2021-11-22 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-13 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 2020-02-11 2020-03-06 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2020-02-11 2020-03-06 N
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2020-02-11 2020-03-06 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2020-02-11 2020-03-06 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2020-02-11 2020-03-06 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2020-02-11 2020-03-06 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 2020-02-12 2020-03-02 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-02 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-02 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-02 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-02 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-02 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2020-02-12 2020-03-02 N