Deficiency Records for The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab and Nursing Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab and Nursing 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 each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-28 | 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 | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-28 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-28 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-28 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-31 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-31 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-31 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-27 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-02 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-02 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-02 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-02 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-03 | 2022-01-02 | 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 | 2021-11-29 | 2022-01-02 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-29 | 2022-01-02 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-29 | 2022-01-02 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-29 | 2022-01-02 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-29 | 2021-11-29 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-10-23 | 2020-12-02 | 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 | 2020-10-15 | 2020-12-02 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-15 | 2020-10-15 | N |
