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ALBANY HEALTH CARE, INC
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CMS Inspection Results
The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.
- 03/15/2007 Health Survey for ALBANY HEALTH CARE, INC
| Administration | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Environmental | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Have a program to keep infection from spreading. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | Widespread | Potential for minimal harm |
| Mistreatment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Pharmacy Service | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Quality Care | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Resident Assessment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. | Pattern | Potential for minimal harm |
| Resident Rights | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 03/15/2007 Fire Safety Survey for ALBANY HEALTH CARE, INC
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| portable fire extinguishers. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| properly working alarms on sprinkler valves. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Building Contruction | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| approved construction type or materials. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Corridor Walls and Doors | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Electrical | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Exits and Egress | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| exits that are accessible at all times. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Fire Alarm Systems | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| properly maintained smoke detectors. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Furnishings and Decorations | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Illumination and Emergency Power | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| properly located and lighted Exit signs. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Vertical Openings | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 02/16/2006 Health Survey for ALBANY HEALTH CARE, INC
| Administration | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | Pattern | Potential for minimal harm |
| Environmental | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Pharmacy Service | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Quality Care | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 02/16/2006 Fire Safety Survey for ALBANY HEALTH CARE, INC
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Building Contruction | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| approved construction type or materials. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| fire-resistant Interior walls. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Building Service Equipment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| properly protected cooking facilities. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| an externally vented heating system. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Corridor Walls and Doors | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Electrical | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Exits and Egress | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Fire Alarm Systems | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| properly maintained smoke detectors. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Illumination and Emergency Power | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| properly located and lighted Exit signs. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Smoke Compartmentation and Control | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Vertical Openings | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 07/29/2005 Health Survey for ALBANY HEALTH CARE, INC
| Administration | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Choose a doctor to be the medical director. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Get services outside the nursing home that meet professional standards. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | Pattern | Potential for minimal harm |
| Environmental | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | Pattern | Potential for minimal harm |
| Mistreatment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Protect residents from mistreatment, neglect, and/or theft of personal property. | Pattern | Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
| 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Nutrition and Dietary | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Provide 3 meals daily at regular times; or 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours after dinner; or 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Pharmacy Service | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Quality Care | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Pattern | Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | Pattern | Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
| Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. | Pattern | Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
| Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | Pattern | Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | Isolated | Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Isolated | Actual harm |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Resident Assessment | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. | Isolated | Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
| Resident Rights | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| Make sure each resident has the right to choose activities, schedules and health care according to his or her interests, assessment, and plan of care. | Isolated | Actual harm |
| Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
- 07/28/2005 Fire Safety Survey for ALBANY HEALTH CARE, INC
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| portable fire extinguishers. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Building Contruction | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| a two-hour-resistant firewall in common walls. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Corridor Walls and Doors | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Emergency Plans and Fire Drills | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Exits and Egress | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Fire Alarm Systems | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| an approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| properly maintained smoke detectors. | Isolated | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
| Vertical Openings | ||
| Deficiency | Scope | Level of Harm |
| protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Pattern | Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
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