Deficiency Records for Sunny Knoll Care Centre

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sunny Knoll Care Centre. 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?
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-06-21 2023-09-08 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 N
Ensure the physician properly assigns and delegates tasks to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 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 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 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 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 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 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 N
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 N
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2023-06-21 2023-08-08 Y
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2023-06-19 2023-06-28 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-06-19 2023-06-28 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2023-06-19 2023-06-27 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-06-19 2023-06-22 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-06-19 2023-06-22 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-06-19 2023-06-22 N
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
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 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
Provide a bathroom in or located near each resident?s room. Health 2022-03-08 2022-04-06 Y
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-03-22 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-03-22 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-03-22 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-03-22 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-03-22 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-03-08 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-03-08 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-03-08 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-03-08 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-03-04 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-02-23 2022-02-23 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-09-09 2021-10-05 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-09-09 2021-10-05 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-09-09 2021-10-05 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-09-09 2021-10-05 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 2021-09-09 2021-10-05 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 2021-09-09 2021-10-05 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-09-09 2021-10-05 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 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 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 N
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 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 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 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 N
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 N
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Health 2019-11-14 2019-12-14 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-11-18 2019-12-01 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-11-18 2019-12-01 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-11-18 2019-12-01 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-11-18 2019-12-01 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-11-18 2019-12-01 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-11-18 2019-12-01 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-11-18 2019-11-19 N