UPMC MCKEESPORT LONG TERM CARE

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Upmc Mckeesport Long Term Care. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Very High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Medium Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

Special Care High

Special Care Low

Clinically Complex

Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance

Reduced Physical Function

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Pennsylvania are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 09/10/2010.

Environmental

Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely. Inspection Date: 10/03/2008 Correction Date: 11/07/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance. Inspection Date: 09/10/2010 Correction Date: 10/31/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 10/03/2008 Correction Date: 11/07/2008

Resident Assessment

Make Sure That Doctors See a Resident's Plan of Care at Every Visit and Make Notes About Progress and Orders in Writing. Inspection Date: 10/03/2008 Correction Date: 11/07/2008

Resident Rights

Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey. Inspection Date: 10/03/2008 Correction Date: 11/07/2008

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Upmc Mckeesport Long Term Care had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 09/22/2010.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 09/09/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/27/2010

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 10/09/2008 Correction Date: 11/07/2008

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 10/09/2008 Correction Date: 11/07/2008
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 09/09/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 09/09/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/27/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times. Inspection Date: 09/09/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009
Corridors or Aisles That Are Unobstructed and Are at Least 8 Feet in Width. Inspection Date: 09/09/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 09/09/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/27/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 09/09/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System. Inspection Date: 09/22/2010 Correction Date: 10/27/2010

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 10/09/2008 Correction Date: 11/07/2008
Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 09/09/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 10/09/2008 Correction Date: 11/07/2008
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes. Inspection Date: 09/09/2009 Correction Date: 11/05/2009