Deficiency Records for Plymouth Health Services
Updated as of September 01, 2018
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2017-12-22 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2017-12-11 | 2017-12-22 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-10 | 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 | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | 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 | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | 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 | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | 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 | 2017-05-10 | 2017-06-09 | 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 | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-06-13 | 2016-07-13 | Y |
| 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 | 2016-06-13 | 2016-07-13 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-06-13 | 2016-07-13 | Y |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | N |
