A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hickory Vlg Nrsg and Rhb. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-07 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-27 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-27 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-27 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-27 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-06-02 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-05-26 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-05-26 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-05-26 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-17 | 2023-05-26 | 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 | 2023-05-17 | 2023-05-24 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-02-19 | 2023-03-08 | Y |
| Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-29 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-17 | 2022-04-26 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-18 | 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 | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-18 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-18 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2022-03-24 | 2022-04-18 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-17 | 2022-03-22 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-17 | 2022-03-17 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-03 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-08-30 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-02 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | 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 | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | 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 | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | 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 | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | 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 | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | 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 | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-03 | N |
