Deficiency Records for River Bluff Nursing Home

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for River Bluff Nursing Home. 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 pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-10-16 2023-11-06 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 2023-06-08 2023-06-22 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-12 2023-06-12 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2023-05-12 2023-06-02 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2023-05-12 2023-06-02 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-12 2023-06-02 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-05-12 2023-06-02 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-05-12 2023-06-02 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-05-12 2023-06-02 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-22 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-22 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-22 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-22 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-22 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-22 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-22 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-22 N
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-22 N
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Health 2023-04-27 2023-05-22 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-01-17 2023-02-02 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-11-22 2022-12-14 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-05-27 2022-12-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-09-26 2022-10-14 Y
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2022-05-27 2022-07-11 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-05-27 2022-07-11 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 2022-05-27 2022-06-20 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-05-27 2022-06-20 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-05-27 2022-06-20 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2022-05-27 2022-06-20 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-05-18 2022-06-08 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-05-18 2022-06-08 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-05-18 2022-06-08 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-05-18 2022-06-08 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 2022-05-18 2022-06-08 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 2022-05-18 2022-06-08 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-05-18 2022-06-08 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2022-04-22 2022-05-10 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-03-01 2022-03-17 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2022-02-15 2022-02-28 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-02-15 2022-02-28 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-02-15 2022-02-28 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-30 2021-10-14 Y
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-08-06 2021-08-26 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-04 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-04 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-04 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-04 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-04 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 2021-07-22 2021-08-04 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-04 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-04 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-04 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-04 N