A list of the most recent deficiencies for Altamaha Healthcare Center. 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 request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2022-06-24 | 2022-07-26 | Y |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2022-06-24 | 2022-07-26 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-06-24 | 2022-07-26 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-26 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-26 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-30 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-30 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-16 | 2019-06-30 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-30 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2018-09-03 | 2018-10-18 | N |
| 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 | 2018-09-03 | 2018-10-18 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-09-03 | 2018-10-18 | 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 | 2018-09-03 | 2018-10-18 | N |
| Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | Health | 2018-09-03 | 2018-10-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-04 | 2018-10-18 | N |
