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Barnes-kasson County Hospital has been cited for a total of 62 deficiencies since we began saving each survey. We believe it is worthwhile to show how things are and were. Some improve and some get worse. Rather than a snapshot, we take s longer view than most. A longer view, we believe, paints a better and more worthwhile picture. We start from them most recent and go back as you scroll down.

Tip: Surveys happen throughout the year and you may want to check with the location or here to see if more recent data is available for Barnes-kasson County Hospital.

Since we bagan longer term (multi year tracking, numbers will naturally be higher than 3 (or so surverys).
There are 690 nursing homes in Pennsylvania with a total of 34,897 deficiencies resulting in an average of 50.58 deficiencies per nursing home.

The following table describes how deficiencies are scored. An easy way to remember the severity of a deficiency's scope is that the further along in the alphabet (A through L) the scope value is, the more severe the deficiency is.
Additionally, A through F means no actual harm has happened.

Table describing the severity and scope of deficiencies

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Deficiency Cited, Scope, survery date, stems from a complaint, and Date of Correction
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.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-04-13
Corrected:
2023-06-01
Ensure that each resident is free from medications that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-04-13
Corrected:
2023-06-01
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-04-13
Corrected:
2023-06-01
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-04-13
Corrected:
2023-06-01
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-04-13
Corrected:
2023-06-01
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-04-13
Corrected:
2023-06-01
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-04-13
Corrected:
2023-06-01
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-04-13
Corrected:
2023-06-01
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-04-13
Corrected:
2023-06-01
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-06-03
Corrected:
2022-07-26
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-11-09
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2020-06-12
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-03-13
Corrected:
2020-08-11

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