Deficiency Records for Simpson Memorial Home

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Simpson Memorial Home. 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 services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-08-17 2023-09-19 N
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Health 2023-08-17 2023-09-19 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-08-17 2023-09-19 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-08-18 2023-08-25 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 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-05-20 2022-06-18 Y
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-05-31 2022-06-03 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2020-01-09 2020-01-21 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2020-01-09 2020-01-20 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2020-01-09 2020-01-20 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2020-01-09 2020-01-20 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 2020-01-09 2020-01-20 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 2020-01-09 2020-01-20 N