Deficiency Records for Anchorage Healthcare Center
Updated as of March 01, 2023
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Anchorage 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? |
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Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-19 | Y |
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-19 | Y |
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-19 | Y |
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-19 | Y |
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-19 | Y |
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-19 | Y |
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-19 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-12 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-12 | N |
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 | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-12 | N |
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-12 | N |
Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-12 | 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 | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-12 | N |
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-12 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-12 | N |
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-12 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-08-12 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | 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 | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
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 | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | 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 | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | 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 | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
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 | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | 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 | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | 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 | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-01 | 2019-06-21 | N |
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 | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-31 | N |
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-31 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-31 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-31 | N |
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-31 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-31 | N |
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-31 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-31 | 2018-03-31 | N |
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2017-11-03 | 2017-12-18 | N |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-11-03 | 2017-12-18 | N |
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2017-11-03 | 2017-12-18 | N |
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2017-11-03 | 2017-12-18 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-11-03 | 2017-12-18 | N |
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-11-03 | 2017-12-18 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-11-03 | 2017-12-18 | N |
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 | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-31 | N |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-31 | 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 | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-31 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-31 | N |
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-31 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-31 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-31 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-30 | N |
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2016-11-18 | 2016-11-18 | N |