Deficiency Records for Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bertha D Garten Ketcham Memorial 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?
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 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 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Have enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-12-14 2024-01-25 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-12-04 2023-12-29 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 2023-12-04 2023-12-29 N
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. Health 2023-12-04 2023-12-29 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-08-03 2023-08-18 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-04-10 2023-04-24 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-04-10 2023-04-24 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-08-25 2022-09-25 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-01-31 2022-03-03 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2022-01-31 2022-02-18 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2022-01-31 2022-02-17 N
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Fire Safety 2022-01-31 2022-02-17 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2022-01-31 2022-02-17 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2022-01-31 2022-02-17 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-01-31 2022-02-17 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 2022-01-06 2022-01-07 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-09 2021-09-20 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-03-30 2021-04-19 Y
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2019-12-31 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2019-12-31 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2019-12-31 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-11 2019-12-31 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-09-18 2019-10-04 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-09-18 2019-10-04 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 2019-09-18 2019-10-04 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-09-18 2019-10-04 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2019-09-18 2019-10-04 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-09-18 2019-10-04 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2019-09-18 2019-10-04 N