Deficiency Records for Riverside Healthcare Center
Updated as of November 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Riverside 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-24 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-30 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-30 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-30 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-30 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-04-24 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2018-04-24 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-24 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2018-05-02 | 2018-06-05 | Y |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-05-02 | 2018-06-05 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-05-02 | 2018-06-05 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-04-26 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-04-26 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-04-26 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-04-26 | 2018-06-05 | 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 | 2018-04-26 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-26 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-26 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-26 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-04-26 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | 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 | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | 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 | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's file. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Keep clinical records for an appropriate amount of time. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2017-07-13 | 2017-08-22 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-03-02 | 2017-04-11 | Y |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2017-03-02 | 2017-04-11 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2017-03-02 | 2017-04-11 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2017-03-02 | 2017-04-11 | Y |
| Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident . | Health | 2017-03-02 | 2017-04-11 | Y |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2017-03-02 | 2017-04-11 | Y |
