A list of the most recent deficiencies for Pittsburg Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | 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 | 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | 2023-11-15 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | 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 | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 | 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 | 2023-08-25 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-25 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-01-20 | 2023-02-22 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-01-20 | 2023-02-22 | Y |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2023-01-20 | 2023-02-22 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-16 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-16 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | 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 | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | 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 | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-25 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-25 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-25 | 2022-08-29 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-14 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-25 | Not Fixed | N |
