A list of the most recent deficiencies for Pulaski Health Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-01-17 | 2024-02-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-31 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-26 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-26 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-26 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-26 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-26 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-26 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-23 | 2022-10-26 | 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 | 2020-03-16 | 2020-06-08 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-16 | 2020-06-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-16 | 2020-06-08 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-16 | 2020-06-08 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-16 | 2020-06-08 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-16 | 2020-06-08 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-16 | 2020-06-08 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-16 | 2020-06-08 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-16 | 2020-06-08 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-29 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-29 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-29 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-29 | N |
