A list of the most recent deficiencies for Barnes Healthcare. 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 heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-06 | 2024-02-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-25 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-23 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-23 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-23 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-23 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-23 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-04-12 | 2023-05-04 | Y |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-03 | 2022-10-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-25 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-10 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-10 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-10 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-07 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-07 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-07 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-07 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-07 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-07 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-09 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-07 | 2021-07-07 | N |
