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Deficiency Records for Silver Spring
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Silver Spring. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Silver Spring. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-31 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-31 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2025-06-25 | 2025-06-26 | 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 | 2025-06-25 | 2025-06-26 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-08 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-08 | 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 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-08 | Y |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-08 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-08 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-11 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-08-22 | 2024-09-11 | 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 | 2024-01-27 | 2024-02-18 | Y |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| 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 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 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 each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | Y |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-09 | N |
| 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 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | 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 |
| 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 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 2022-09-10 | 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 | 2022-09-10 | 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 | 2022-09-10 | N |