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Ellen Memorial Health Care Center

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Nursing Homes Pennsylvania Honesdale Ellen Memorial Health Care Center

Ellen Memorial Health Care Center has been cited for a total of 80 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.

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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
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-10-05
Corrected:
2023-10-31
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-08-29
Corrected:
2023-10-05
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-17
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-02-16
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-02-16
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-02-16
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-02-16
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-02-16
Corrected:
2023-04-13
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-02-16
Corrected:
2023-04-13
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:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-01-03
Corrected:
2023-02-16
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:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-01-03
Corrected:
2023-02-16
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2022-10-27
Corrected:
2022-11-29
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2022-10-27
Corrected:
2022-11-29
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
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:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
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:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
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:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
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.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
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:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
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:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
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:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
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:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
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.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
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:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-05-06
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2022-04-07
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2022-04-07
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
C
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2022-04-07
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2022-04-07
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2022-04-07
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
C
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2022-04-07
Corrected:
2022-06-07
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2021-09-10
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
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:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
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.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
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:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
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:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
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.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10
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:
2021-06-17
Corrected:
2021-08-10

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