Deficiency Records for Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of January 01, 2024

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation 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?
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2023-02-09 2023-03-09 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
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 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Health 2023-02-03 2023-02-28 Y
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-02-09 2023-02-23 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2023-02-09 2023-02-23 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-02-09 2023-02-22 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2023-02-09 2023-02-21 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2023-02-09 2023-02-09 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-02-09 2023-02-09 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-02-09 2023-02-09 N
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-02-09 2023-02-09 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-02-09 2023-02-09 N
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-16 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-16 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-16 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-16 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-16 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-16 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-16 Y
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2022-09-29 2022-11-16 Y
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 N
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 Y
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 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-18 Y
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-11-12 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-10-19 2021-11-04 Y
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-11-03 N
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-10-25 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-10-22 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-10-12 2021-10-22 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Health 2021-10-19 2021-10-20 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 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 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 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 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 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 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Have policies on smoking. Health 2019-12-05 2020-01-15 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2019-12-09 2020-01-10 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2019-12-09 2020-01-03 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2019-12-09 2019-12-25 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-12-09 2019-12-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-12-09 2019-12-10 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2019-12-09 2019-12-10 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-12-09 2019-12-09 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-12-09 2019-12-09 N