CMS Inspection Results for COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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.

• 08/29/2008 Health Survey for COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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
Have a program to keep infection from spreading.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	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
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
Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quickly give a resident's personal money to the heads of his or her estate after the resident's death.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 08/26/2008 Fire Safety Survey for COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Pattern	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.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Interior Finish
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire-resistant interior walls.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
fire-resistant room wall surfaces.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

• 06/22/2007 Health Survey for COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
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 each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	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
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

 

• 06/19/2007 Fire Safety Survey for COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
properly working alarms on sprinkler valves.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators.	Widespread	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.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm

 

• 05/19/2006 Health Survey for COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual 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
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

 

• 05/17/2006 Fire Safety Survey for COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.	Widespread	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
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper backup exit lighting.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm