A list of the most recent deficiencies for Providence 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-08-30 | Y |
| Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-08-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-08-30 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-03-06 | 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 | 2023-02-20 | 2023-03-06 | N |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-03-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-03-06 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-02-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-20 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-10 | 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 | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-10 | 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 | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-10 | 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 | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-18 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-27 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-27 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-27 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-27 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-12 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-12 | 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 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-12 | 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 | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-12 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-12 | 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 | 2019-04-01 | 2019-04-16 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-21 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-21 | 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 | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-21 | N |
