Deficiency Records for River Bluff Nursing Home
Updated as of February 01, 2018
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2017-09-29 | 2017-10-20 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-09-29 | 2017-10-20 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-09-29 | 2017-10-20 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-08-03 | 2017-09-02 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-08-03 | 2017-09-02 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-08-03 | 2017-09-02 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2017-08-03 | 2017-09-02 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-07-05 | 2017-07-28 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2017-07-05 | 2017-07-28 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2017-06-13 | 2017-07-10 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-06-02 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-06-02 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-05-16 | 2017-06-02 | Y |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-06 | 2017-05-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-06 | 2017-05-20 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-06 | 2017-05-05 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-06 | 2017-05-05 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-04-05 | 2017-05-04 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-04-05 | 2017-05-04 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-04-05 | 2017-05-04 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-04-05 | 2017-05-04 | 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 | 2017-04-05 | 2017-05-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-04-05 | 2017-05-04 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-04-05 | 2017-05-04 | N |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2017-04-05 | 2017-05-04 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-04-05 | 2017-05-04 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-06 | 2017-04-28 | 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 | 2017-04-06 | 2017-04-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-06 | 2017-04-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-06 | 2017-04-28 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-06 | 2017-04-28 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-06 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-25 | 2016-03-24 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-25 | 2016-03-24 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-25 | 2016-03-23 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-25 | 2016-03-23 | N |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-03-20 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-03-10 | 2016-03-20 | Y |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2016-03-01 | 2016-03-18 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-18 | 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 | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-25 | 2016-03-07 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-25 | 2016-03-02 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-10-22 | 2015-12-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-10-22 | 2015-12-01 | Y |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-28 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-24 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-24 | N |
| Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-24 | N |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-24 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-24 | N |
| An adequate water supply for the sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-24 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-24 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-24 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-04-24 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-03-11 | 2015-04-10 | 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 | 2015-03-11 | 2015-04-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-03-11 | 2015-04-10 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-03-11 | 2015-04-10 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-03-11 | 2015-04-10 | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-03-30 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-19 | 2015-03-20 | N |
