Deficiency Records for Palm Terrace of Mattoon

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Updated as of January 01, 2022

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palm Terrace of Mattoon. 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?
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-10-28 2021-11-26 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-10-28 2021-11-26 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2021-10-28 2021-11-26 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-10-28 2021-11-26 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-10-28 2021-11-26 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-10-28 2021-11-26 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-10-28 2021-11-26 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 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 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 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 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 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 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 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 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 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 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 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 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 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-09-29 2021-10-09 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-07-21 2021-07-28 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2021-07-08 2021-07-09 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-07-08 2021-07-09 Y
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 2021-02-03 2021-02-12 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2021-02-03 2021-02-12 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2020-08-26 2020-12-18 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2020-08-26 2020-12-18 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2020-09-24 2020-11-25 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2020-09-24 2020-11-25 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2020-09-24 2020-11-25 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-08-26 2020-11-25 Y
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 2020-08-26 2020-11-25 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2020-08-26 2020-11-25 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2020-08-26 2020-11-25 Y
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Health 2020-08-26 2020-11-25 Y
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2020-02-24 2020-02-28 Y
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Health 2020-02-24 2020-02-28 Y
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-24 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-24 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2020-02-04 2020-02-21 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2020-02-04 2020-02-21 Y
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 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 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2020-01-15 2020-02-03 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2020-01-17 2020-01-24 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 2020-01-17 2020-01-24 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2020-01-17 2020-01-24 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2020-01-17 2020-01-24 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-10-23 2019-11-08 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-10-23 2019-11-08 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-06-28 2019-07-11 Y
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 2019-06-28 2019-07-11 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-06-28 2019-07-11 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-06-28 2019-07-11 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-06-28 2019-07-11 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-04-17 2019-04-26 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-04-17 2019-04-26 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-04-17 2019-04-26 Y
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2019-03-04 2019-04-01 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-03-04 2019-04-01 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-03-04 2019-04-01 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-03-04 2019-04-01 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-03-04 2019-04-01 N
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 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 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 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 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 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 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 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 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Health 2019-03-06 2019-03-27 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-02-27 2019-03-13 Y
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 2019-02-27 2019-03-13 Y