A list of the most recent deficiencies for Attica Long Term Care Facility. 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 | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-16 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-03 | 2023-10-16 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-13 | 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 | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-13 | 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 | 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-31 | 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 | 2021-11-16 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-21 | 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 | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-18 | 2020-01-06 | N |
