Deficiency Records for Parkside Center For Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Parkside Center For Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | 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 | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-04-30 | 2023-06-14 | 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 | 2023-04-29 | 2023-06-14 | 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 | 2023-04-29 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-29 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-29 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-29 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-29 | 2023-06-14 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-07-23 | 2021-09-02 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-07-23 | 2021-09-02 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-07-23 | 2021-09-02 | Y |
| 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-13 | N |
