Deficiency Records for Plymouth Health Services
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Plymouth 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2016-04-06 | 2016-04-27 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-04-06 | 2016-04-27 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-06 | 2016-04-20 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-08 | N |
| A two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-08 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-08 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-08 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-08 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-08 | N |
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-08 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-08 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2014-10-22 | 2014-10-30 | Y |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-26 | 2014-04-18 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-26 | 2014-04-18 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-26 | 2014-04-18 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-26 | 2014-04-16 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2014-03-20 | 2014-04-11 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2014-03-20 | 2014-04-09 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-03-20 | 2014-04-09 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-26 | 2014-04-02 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-26 | 2014-03-28 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2014-03-20 | 2014-03-26 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-03-20 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | Health | 2014-03-20 | 2014-03-21 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2014-03-20 | 2014-03-21 | N |
