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Peak Healthcare At Chestertown has been cited for a total of 55 deficiencies in our most recent deficiency data, which typically covers 3 health and fire safety surveys.

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There are 231 nursing homes in Maryland with a total of 11,564 deficiencies resulting in an average of 50.06 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, and Date of Correction
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
Corrected:
10-19-2020
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-19-2020
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-19-2020
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
10-19-2020
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
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
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
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:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
04-15-2019
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
Corrected:
04-15-2019
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
B
Corrected:
12-04-2019
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
11-29-2019
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
Corrected:
11-29-2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
11-29-2019
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
Corrected:
11-29-2019
Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
12-31-2017
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
12-31-2017
1) Hire only people with 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.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
12-31-2017
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
E
Corrected:
12-31-2017
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
12-31-2017
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
12-31-2017
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
12-31-2017
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Category:
Environmental Deficiencies
Scope:
E
Corrected:
12-31-2017
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
12-31-2017
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
E
Corrected:
12-31-2017
Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-26-2016
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.
Category:
Environmental Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-26-2016
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-27-2016
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-27-2016
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-31-2016
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-27-2016
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
11-01-2016
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-27-2016
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
10-26-2016
Meet other general requirements.
Category:
Egress Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
06-14-2019
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Category:
Egress Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
06-14-2019
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
06-14-2019
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
E
Corrected:
06-14-2019
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
06-14-2019
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Category:
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
06-14-2019
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Category:
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
06-14-2019
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Category:
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
06-14-2019
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Category:
Egress Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
01-07-2018
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
01-07-2018
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
01-07-2018
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Category:
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Scope:
D
Corrected:
01-12-2018
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Category:
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
12-28-2017
Meet other general requirements.
Category:
Egress Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
05-15-2017
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
05-15-2017
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
E
Corrected:
05-15-2017
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Category:
Smoke Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
05-15-2017
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Category:
Electrical Deficiencies
Scope:
F
Corrected:
05-15-2017

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