Deficiency Records for Bay County Medical Care Facility
Updated as of June 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bay County Medical Care Facility. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-03 | 2019-01-08 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-03 | 2019-01-08 | 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-08 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-19 | 2018-01-02 | 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 | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | 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 | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | N |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-28 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | 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 | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-04 | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-26 | 2016-12-02 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-26 | 2016-11-01 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-26 | 2016-10-26 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-08-03 | 2016-09-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-06-14 | 2016-07-12 | Y |
