Deficiency Records for Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of March 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-09-07 | 2017-10-10 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-09-07 | 2017-10-10 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-09-07 | 2017-10-10 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-07 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-17 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-17 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-17 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-17 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-17 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-17 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-17 | Y |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-14 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-14 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-14 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-14 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-09-03 | 2015-10-05 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-02 | 2015-10-02 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2015-09-02 | 2015-10-02 | N |
