Deficiency Records for Ponchatoula Community Care Center
Updated as of September 01, 2022
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-01-22 | 2021-02-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2020-11-23 | 2021-01-07 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-11-23 | 2021-01-07 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-11-23 | 2021-01-07 | Y |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2020-11-23 | 2021-01-07 | Y |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-08 | N |
| 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 | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-05 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-05 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-09-12 | 2018-09-26 | N |
