Deficiency Records for Elm Crest Retirement Community

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Updated as of October 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elm Crest Retirement Community. 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?
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2019-03-13 2019-04-12 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-03-13 2019-04-12 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-03-13 2019-04-12 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2019-03-07 2019-04-07 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2019-03-07 2019-04-07 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-03-07 2019-04-07 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 Health 2019-03-07 2019-04-07 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 ne Health 2019-03-07 2019-04-07 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 2019-03-07 2019-04-07 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-03-07 2019-04-07 N
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Health 2018-05-30 2018-05-31 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2018-05-30 2018-05-30 Y
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2017-11-02 2017-11-30 Y
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2017-11-02 2017-11-30 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-11-02 2017-11-30 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-11-02 2017-11-30 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2017-11-07 2017-11-16 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2017-11-07 2017-11-16 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 2017-11-07 2017-11-16 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2017-11-07 2017-11-16 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-11-07 2017-11-16 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-11-02 2017-11-03 Y
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Health 2016-12-27 2016-12-28 Y
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2016-09-15 2016-10-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-09-15 2016-10-15 N
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. Health 2016-09-15 2016-10-15 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-09-15 2016-10-15 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-09-15 2016-10-15 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-09-15 2016-10-15 N
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2016-09-20 2016-10-03 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2016-09-20 2016-09-22 N
Exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2016-09-20 2016-09-20 N
Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. Fire Safety 2016-09-20 2016-09-20 N
Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. Fire Safety 2016-09-20 2016-09-20 N