A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lincoln County Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-03-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-03-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-03-16 | 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 | 2020-02-21 | 2020-03-16 | 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 | 2020-02-21 | 2020-03-16 | 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 | 2020-02-21 | 2020-03-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-21 | 2020-03-16 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-30 | 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 | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | 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 | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | 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 | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| 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 | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-10-26 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-03-27 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-31 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | Health | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-30 | 2017-07-21 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-09 | 2016-12-12 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-09 | 2016-12-12 | 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 | 2016-11-09 | 2016-12-12 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-09 | 2016-12-12 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-09 | 2016-12-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-09 | 2016-12-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-09 | 2016-12-12 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-09 | Not Fixed | N |
