A list of the most recent deficiencies for Whispering Oaks. 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? |
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-24 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | Y |
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | Y |
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | N |
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | N |
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2023-06-26 | 2023-07-17 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-03-02 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-03-02 | Y |
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-03-02 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | 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 | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-13 | Y |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-12 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-10 | N |
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-10 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-10 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-10 | N |