Deficiency Records for Legacy at Herington

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Updated as of May 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Legacy at Herington. 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?
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2019-01-30 2019-02-14 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 2019-01-30 2019-02-14 Y
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2019-01-30 2019-02-14 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 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 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 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 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
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 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
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 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Health 2018-10-29 2018-11-21 Y
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Fire Safety 2018-04-06 2018-06-22 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2018-04-06 2018-06-22 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2018-04-06 2018-06-22 N
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2018-05-23 2018-06-08 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-05-23 2018-06-08 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-05-23 2018-06-08 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-05-23 2018-06-08 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-05-23 2018-06-08 Y
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2018-05-23 2018-06-08 Y
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Health 2017-03-28 2017-04-27 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2017-03-28 2017-04-27 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2017-03-28 2017-04-27 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2017-03-28 2017-04-27 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-03-28 2017-04-27 N
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. Health 2017-03-28 2017-04-27 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-03-28 2017-04-27 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 2017-03-28 2017-04-27 N
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. Health 2017-03-28 2017-04-27 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-03-28 2017-04-27 N
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. Health 2016-11-02 2017-02-23 Y
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. Health 2016-11-02 2017-02-23 Y
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. Health 2016-11-02 2017-02-23 Y
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2016-11-02 2017-02-23 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-11-02 2017-02-23 Y
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 2016-11-02 2017-02-23 Y
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. Health 2016-11-02 2017-02-23 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2016-11-02 2017-02-23 Y
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2017-01-25 2017-01-30 Y
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2016-11-02 2016-11-03 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-11-02 2016-11-03 Y
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. Health 2016-11-02 2016-11-03 Y
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. Health 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 N
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. Health 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 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 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 N
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Health 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 N
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. Health 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2015-06-12 2015-07-10 N