Deficiency Records for Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities
Updated as of October 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities. 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 correctly designed non-healthcare occupancy area in a health care facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-24 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-24 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2018-04-24 | 2018-06-05 | 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 | 2018-04-30 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-04-30 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-04-30 | 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 | 2018-04-30 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-04-30 | 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 | 2018-04-30 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-30 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2018-04-30 | 2018-06-05 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-02-28 | 2018-04-23 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-02-28 | 2018-04-23 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-03-13 | 2017-03-31 | 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 | 2017-03-13 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-13 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-13 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Provide resident groups or resident family groups with private space to meet. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-03-31 | 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 | 2017-03-09 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-03-09 | 2017-03-31 | 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 | 2016-07-26 | 2016-08-12 | Y |
| 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 | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| Ensure that all full-time nurse aides employed for more than 4 months are fully trained and competent to provide nursing and nursing-related services, as defined by Federal requirements. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-05-02 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-03-11 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-03-11 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-03-11 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-02-04 | 2016-03-11 | N |
