CMS Inspection Results for AMBOY NURSING ACQUISITION

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.

• 05/14/2008 Fire Safety Survey for AMBOY NURSING ACQUISITION

Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.	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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Pattern	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
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 05/07/2008 Health Survey for AMBOY NURSING ACQUISITION

Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	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

 

• 04/11/2007 Health Survey for AMBOY NURSING ACQUISITION

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of 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
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 04/09/2007 Fire Safety Survey for AMBOY NURSING ACQUISITION

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Vertical Openings
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detectors.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 03/27/2006 Fire Safety Survey for AMBOY NURSING ACQUISITION

Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an automatic smoke detection system in all hallways.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly located and lighted Exit signs.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Widespread	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.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 03/24/2006 Health Survey for AMBOY NURSING ACQUISITION

Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene.	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 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 each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm