A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ponchatoula Community Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2023-09-20 | 2023-10-31 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-09-20 | 2023-10-31 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-20 | 2023-10-31 | 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 | 2022-10-24 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-24 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-10-26 | 2022-11-11 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-10-26 | 2022-11-09 | 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 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-31 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-31 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-28 | 2021-07-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-28 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-28 | 2021-07-03 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-28 | 2021-07-01 | N |
