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ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTERCMS #3355775 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Citations

5 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0758GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F758 - Medication Errors

    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.

  • 0006GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  • 0015GeneralS&S Cno actual harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  • 0911GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F911 - Accommodate no more than four residents

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  • 0756GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F756 - Drug Regimen Review

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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What happened during the December 20, 2019 survey of ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER?

This was a inspection survey of ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER on December 20, 2019. The surveyor cited 5 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ELDERWOOD AT LANCASTER on December 20, 2019?

Yes, 5 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiatin..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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