A list of the most recent deficiencies for Signature Healthcare of Muncie. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-18 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-18 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-18 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-18 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-09-12 | 2023-10-18 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-12 | 2023-10-18 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-01-10 | 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 | 2022-12-21 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-06 | 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 | 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-06 | 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 | 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-06 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-06 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-06 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-18 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-18 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-18 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-18 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-18 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-18 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-18 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-08 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2021-07-26 | 2021-08-25 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-17 | 2021-06-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-07 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | 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 | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | 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 | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-26 | 2019-11-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-08-26 | 2019-10-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-08-26 | 2019-10-21 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-08-26 | 2019-10-21 | 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 | 2019-08-26 | 2019-10-21 | N |
