Deficiency Records for Aperion Care Wilmington
Updated as of January 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aperion Care Wilmington. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-11-18 | 2019-12-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-18 | 2019-12-09 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-01 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | 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 | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | 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 | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| 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 | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | 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 ne | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | 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 | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-06-26 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-26 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-02-15 | 2019-03-13 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2019-01-22 | 2019-02-14 | Y |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2018-12-27 | 2019-01-11 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2018-11-01 | 2018-11-23 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-11-01 | 2018-11-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-10-30 | Y |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-23 | 2018-07-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-11 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-11 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-23 | 2018-06-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-23 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-23 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-23 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-23 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-23 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-23 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-05-18 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2018-05-18 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-05-18 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-05-18 | 2018-06-13 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-05-18 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2018-05-18 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-05-18 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-05-18 | 2018-06-13 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-05-03 | 2018-05-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-05-03 | 2018-05-10 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-10 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-04-10 | 2018-04-23 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-10 | 2018-04-23 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2017-12-22 | 2018-01-17 | Y |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2017-07-05 | 2017-07-21 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2017-07-05 | 2017-07-21 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | 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 | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-11 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-03-10 | 2017-03-22 | Y |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | Health | 2017-03-16 | 2017-03-19 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-03-16 | 2017-03-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-02-03 | 2017-02-15 | Y |
