A list of the most recent deficiencies for Medicalodges Columbus. 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 for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-20 | 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 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-07 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| 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 | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-20 | 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 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-20 | 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 | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-20 | Y |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-20 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-20 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-14 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| 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 | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-13 | N |
