Deficiency Records for Vivo Healthcare Wachula

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Vivo Healthcare Wachula. 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?
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-11-15 2023-02-12 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-11-15 2023-02-12 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2022-11-15 2023-02-12 Y
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-11-09 2022-12-13 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 2022-11-15 2022-12-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-11-15 2022-12-09 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 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 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 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 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-03-26 2021-04-26 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-07-03 2019-08-13 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-07-03 2019-08-03 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-07-03 2019-08-03 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-07-03 2019-08-03 N
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2019-07-03 2019-08-03 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2019-07-03 2019-08-03 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 2019-07-03 2019-08-03 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-08-03 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-08-03 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-08-03 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-08-03 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-08-03 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-08-03 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-08-03 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-08-03 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-07-02 2019-08-03 N