A list of the most recent deficiencies for Jefferson Healthcare Center. 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 | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-14 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-14 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-14 | 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 | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-14 | 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 | 2023-11-16 | 2023-12-14 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-09-20 | 2023-10-19 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-20 | 2023-10-19 | Y |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-17 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-07-26 | 2023-08-19 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-07-26 | 2023-08-19 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-26 | 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 | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-26 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-06 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-13 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-13 | Y |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-13 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-13 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-10-20 | 2022-11-15 | Y |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2022-10-20 | 2022-11-15 | Y |
| Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-19 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-19 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-19 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-19 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-19 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-19 | Y |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-23 | 2022-04-01 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-04-14 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-04-14 | 2021-05-07 | 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 | 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-07 | N |
