Deficiency Records for Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care

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Updated as of September 01, 2016

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ketchikan Med Ctr New Horizons Transitional Care. 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?
Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. Fire Safety 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Portable fire extinguishers. Fire Safety 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. Fire Safety 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-06-09 2016-07-24 N
Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2015-05-07 2015-06-21 N
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2015-05-07 2015-06-21 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2015-05-07 2015-06-21 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2015-05-07 2015-06-21 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2015-05-07 2015-06-21 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2015-05-07 2015-06-21 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Upon the death of a resident, convey the resident?s personal funds and an accounting of those funds to the appropriate party. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
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. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2014-06-19 2014-08-03 N
Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
A written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
Portable fire extinguishers. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
Proper construction of ducts through walls designed to prevent smoke passage. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. Fire Safety 2014-06-18 2014-08-02 N
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. Health 2013-11-26 2014-02-13 Y
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. Health 2013-11-26 2014-02-13 Y