A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palmer 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-05 | N |
| Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-22 | 2023-09-04 | N |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-25 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-25 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-28 | Y |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2023-01-18 | 2023-02-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-16 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-16 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-28 | 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 | 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-28 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-03-30 | 2021-03-29 | Y |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-27 | 2020-03-24 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-28 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-28 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-28 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-22 | 2020-02-28 | N |
