Deficiency Records for Bria of Alton
Updated as of November 01, 2020
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-27 | 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 | 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-27 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-27 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | 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 | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| 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 | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | 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 | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | 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 | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | 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 scheduled meal times. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-10 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-18 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-10-09 | 2019-10-09 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-27 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-08-27 | 2019-09-27 | Y |
| 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | 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 and maintain the bed rail. | 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 scheduled meal times. | 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 |
