Deficiency Records for Ringgold Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ringgold Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-05-17 | 2023-08-02 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-05-17 | 2023-08-02 | 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 | 2023-05-17 | 2023-08-02 | 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 | 2023-08-02 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-08-02 | 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 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-17 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-05-17 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-03 | Y |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2022-08-16 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-12 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-07 | 2022-07-22 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-07 | 2022-07-22 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-05-19 | 2022-07-03 | 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 | 2022-05-19 | 2022-07-03 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-25 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-25 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-25 | Y |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-25 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-03-25 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-31 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-31 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-08-18 | 2021-10-01 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-30 | 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 | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-30 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-30 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-30 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-30 | 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 | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-30 | 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 | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-30 | N |
