Deficiency Records for Cherokee Specialty Care
Updated as of June 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cherokee 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-31 | N |
| 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 | 2020-09-02 | 2020-09-21 | Y |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-06-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-24 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-09 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-09 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-05-09 | 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 | 2019-05-02 | 2019-05-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-05-02 | 2019-05-09 | 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 | 2019-05-02 | 2019-05-09 | 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 | 2019-05-02 | 2019-05-09 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-18 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-18 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-18 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-01 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-01 | 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 | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-01-18 | 2018-02-01 | N |
