A list of the most recent deficiencies for Heritage Manor of Ferriday. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-29 | 2023-11-28 | N |
| 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 | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | 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 | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | 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 | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-02 | 2023-11-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-08-29 | 2023-08-29 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-04-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-17 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-01-04 | 2023-02-08 | 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 | 2022-10-12 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-12 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-12 | 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 | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-12 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-12 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-10-12 | 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 | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-04 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-14 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-14 | 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 | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-14 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-14 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-14 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-06-25 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-06-25 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-06-25 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-06-25 | 2021-08-09 | 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 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-08-09 | 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 | 2021-06-25 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-25 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2021-06-25 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2021-06-25 | 2021-08-09 | 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 | 2021-06-23 | 2021-08-09 | 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 | 2021-06-23 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-23 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-08-29 | Not Fixed | Y |
