Deficiency Records for Bria of Alton

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Updated as of July 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bria of Alton. 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?
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-05-24 2019-05-24 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-05-24 2019-05-24 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-04-18 2019-04-22 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-02-28 2019-03-18 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-02-28 2019-03-18 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2018-12-19 2019-01-21 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 2018-12-19 2019-01-18 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2018-12-19 2019-01-16 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 2018-12-20 2019-01-16 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 Health 2018-12-20 2019-01-14 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 2018-12-19 2019-01-12 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-12-19 2019-01-12 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-12-19 2019-01-04 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-12-19 2019-01-04 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-12-19 2019-01-04 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-12-20 2018-12-21 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 2018-12-20 2018-12-21 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-12-20 2018-12-21 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 2018-12-20 2018-12-21 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-12-20 2018-12-21 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 2018-12-20 2018-12-21 N
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of schedul Health 2018-12-20 2018-12-21 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-12-20 2018-12-21 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2018-05-30 2018-06-18 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-05-24 2018-06-11 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-04-02 2018-04-13 Y
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2018-02-20 2018-03-30 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2018-02-20 2018-03-30 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-02-20 2018-03-30 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 2018-02-20 2018-03-30 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 2018-02-20 2018-03-30 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-02-20 2018-03-30 N
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Health 2018-02-20 2018-03-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-02-20 2018-03-30 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 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 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 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 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 N
Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Fire Safety 2018-02-16 2018-03-15 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-05-05 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2017-03-16 2017-04-16 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2017-03-16 2017-03-27 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-03-16 2017-03-27 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2017-03-16 2017-03-27 N
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. Health 2017-03-16 2017-03-27 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-03-16 2017-03-27 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2017-03-16 2017-03-27 N
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. Health 2017-03-16 2017-03-27 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-03-16 2017-03-27 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2017-02-22 2017-02-28 Y
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 2017-02-22 2017-02-28 Y
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-02-22 2017-02-28 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-10-12 2016-10-31 Y
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2016-10-06 2016-10-31 Y
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-10-06 2016-10-31 Y