A list of the most recent deficiencies for Carrington Place of St Pete. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-24 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-24 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-09-24 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-24 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | 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 | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-02-23 | 2023-03-23 | Y |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-08-05 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-01-19 | 2022-02-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-01-19 | 2022-02-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-19 | 2022-02-19 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-06-04 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2021-06-04 | 2021-07-04 | 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 | 2021-06-04 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-06-04 | 2021-07-04 | 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 | 2021-06-04 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-04 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-13 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-13 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-13 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-23 | 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 | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-23 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-23 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-23 | 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 | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-23 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-23 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2019-08-23 | 2019-09-23 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-23 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-21 | 2019-09-18 | N |
