Deficiency Records for The Dorothy and Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Dorothy and Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-04-14 | 2023-05-01 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-27 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-27 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-27 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-27 | N |
| 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 | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-27 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-27 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-27 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-27 | 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 | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-14 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-14 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-14 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-14 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-14 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-14 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-14 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2021-12-16 | Y |
| Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-11 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-11 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-11 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-11 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-05 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-05 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-05 | 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 | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-05 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-05 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-19 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-28 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-28 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-08-28 | N |
