Deficiency Records for Cartersville Center For Nursing and Healing

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cartersville Center For Nursing and Healing. 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?
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Health 2023-06-26 2023-08-07 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-06-26 2023-08-07 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-06-26 2023-08-07 Y
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. Health 2023-06-26 2023-08-07 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
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 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2022-07-16 2022-08-30 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-07-18 2022-08-30 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2022-07-18 2022-08-30 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2022-07-18 2022-08-30 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2022-07-18 2022-08-30 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2019-04-18 2019-06-02 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-04-18 2019-06-02 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2019-04-18 2019-06-02 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 2019-04-18 2019-06-02 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2019-04-18 2019-06-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-04-18 2019-06-02 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2019-04-16 2019-06-02 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-04-16 2019-06-02 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2019-04-16 2019-06-02 N
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Fire Safety 2019-04-16 2019-06-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-03-22 2018-04-26 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2018-03-22 2018-04-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-03-22 2018-04-26 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-03-20 2018-04-26 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2018-03-20 2018-04-26 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2018-03-20 2018-04-26 N