A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palm Garden of Clearwater. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-14 | 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 | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-14 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-14 | 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 | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-14 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-13 | 2023-01-14 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-13 | 2023-01-14 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-13 | 2023-01-14 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-09 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-09 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-04-09 | 2021-05-09 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-07 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-07 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-10 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-10 | 2019-05-10 | N |
