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Deficiency Records for Buchanan Healthcare Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Buchanan Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Buchanan Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-30 | 2025-04-28 | 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 | 2025-03-30 | 2025-04-28 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2025-03-30 | 2025-04-28 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2025-03-30 | 2025-04-28 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-30 | 2025-04-28 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-30 | 2025-04-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-30 | 2025-04-28 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-30 | 2025-04-28 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | 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 | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | 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 | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2024-04-04 | 2024-05-10 | N |