Deficiency Records for Gordon Lane Care Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Gordon Lane Care 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?
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 2023-12-13 2024-01-05 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-12-13 2024-01-05 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-10-24 2023-12-11 Y
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-10-24 2023-12-11 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-10-24 2023-12-11 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-10-02 2023-10-31 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 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 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-08-24 2023-09-23 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-08-02 2023-08-18 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-05-18 2023-06-18 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-03-08 2023-03-24 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-10 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-05-25 2022-06-10 Y
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 2022-03-22 2022-04-11 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-03-22 2022-04-11 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-03-22 2022-04-11 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-03-22 2022-04-11 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-03-22 2022-04-11 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2022-03-22 2022-04-11 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 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 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 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 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2022-03-18 2022-04-08 N
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2022-03-24 2022-04-05 Y
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2021-08-31 2021-09-30 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-28 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-28 Y
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-03 N
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-03 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-03 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-03 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-03 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-03 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-03 N
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-03 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 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 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 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 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2020-01-29 2020-02-25 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-05-08 2019-06-03 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 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 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 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 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 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 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 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 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 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 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Health 2019-03-19 2019-04-18 N