A list of the most recent deficiencies for Silver Spring. 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 and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-08 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-08 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-08 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-08 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-08 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-09 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-02 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-08 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-16 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-09-10 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-10 | 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 | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-10 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-01 | 2022-01-02 | Y |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-10 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-07 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-07 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-07 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-07-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-27 | 2021-03-29 | Y |
