A list of the most recent deficiencies for Chariton Specialty Care. 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 | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | Y |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-06 | 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 | 2023-01-23 | 2023-02-02 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-31 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-30 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-01-20 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-01-20 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-06 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 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 | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-06 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | 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 | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-19 | Y |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-12-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-09 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-24 | N |
| Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-22 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-22 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-19 | 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 | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-18 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-18 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-16 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-31 | 2020-01-20 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-06 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-06 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-06 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-06 | 2020-01-06 | N |
