Deficiency Records for Hanover Nursing Center

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Updated as of January 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hanover Nursing Center. 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?
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-15 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-15 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-15 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-15 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-15 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-03-29 2018-04-20 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2018-03-29 2018-04-20 Y
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2018-03-14 2018-04-16 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2018-03-14 2018-04-16 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2018-03-14 2018-04-16 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2018-03-14 2018-04-16 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-03-14 2018-04-16 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2018-03-14 2018-04-16 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-03-14 2018-04-16 N
Be properly staffed Fire Safety 2018-03-14 2018-04-16 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-03-14 2018-04-16 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-02-23 2018-03-07 Y
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 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 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 N
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 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 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 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 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2018-01-24 2018-02-23 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2017-12-06 2017-12-19 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 2017-03-20 2017-04-10 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-04-10 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-04-10 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-04-10 N
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-04-10 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-04-10 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-04-10 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-04-10 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2017-02-15 2017-02-27 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2017-02-15 2017-02-27 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-02-15 2017-02-27 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-02-15 2017-02-27 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2017-02-15 2017-02-27 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2017-02-15 2017-02-27 N
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2016-11-29 2016-11-30 Y
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2016-02-16 2016-03-16 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-02-16 2016-03-16 N
Properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2016-02-16 2016-03-16 N
Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. Fire Safety 2016-02-16 2016-03-16 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2016-01-15 2016-02-02 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-01-15 2016-02-02 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-01-15 2016-02-02 N
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. Health 2016-01-15 2016-02-02 N
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2016-01-15 2016-02-02 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-01-15 2016-02-02 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2016-01-15 2016-02-02 N