A list of the most recent deficiencies for Crowley County 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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-21 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-30 | N |
| Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-29 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-29 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-29 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-29 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-29 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-15 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-07 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-07 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-07 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-07 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-22 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-22 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-22 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2018-09-12 | 2018-10-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2018-09-12 | 2018-10-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-09-12 | 2018-10-05 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2018-09-12 | 2018-10-05 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-07-12 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-30 | 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 | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-06-30 | 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 | 2017-06-15 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-15 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-13 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-13 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-13 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-05 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-05-18 | 2017-06-05 | N |
