Deficiency Records for Advanced Health and Rehab of Twiggs County
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Advanced Health and Rehab of Twiggs County. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-21 | 2023-10-25 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-05 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-05 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-21 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-21 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-21 | 2023-10-05 | 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 | 2023-08-21 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-21 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-21 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-21 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-21 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-21 | 2023-10-05 | 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 | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-20 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-20 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-20 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-20 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-20 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-20 | 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 | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-20 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-20 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-20 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-03 | 2019-01-20 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-03 | 2019-01-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-03 | 2019-01-20 | N |
