Deficiency Records for Franciscan Health Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Franciscan Health 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?
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-22 N
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-22 N
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-22 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-22 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-22 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-22 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-22 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-22 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 2023-10-05 2023-11-22 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-10-05 2023-11-22 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-10-03 2023-11-20 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-10-03 2023-11-20 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-10-03 2023-11-20 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-03-01 2023-03-24 Y
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 2023-01-06 2023-02-18 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-01-06 2023-02-18 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-01-06 2023-02-18 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 2023-01-06 2023-02-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-01-06 2023-02-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-01-06 2023-02-18 N
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2023-01-06 2023-02-18 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-01-06 2023-02-18 Y
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2023-01-06 2023-02-18 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 2023-01-04 2023-02-18 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-01-04 2023-02-18 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-01-04 2023-02-18 N
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Fire Safety 2023-01-04 2023-02-18 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-01-04 2023-02-18 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-01-04 2023-02-18 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-09-19 2022-09-24 Y
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2022-07-13 2022-08-15 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-07-13 2022-08-15 Y
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2022-02-14 2022-03-15 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-17 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-17 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-17 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-17 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 2021-10-29 2021-12-17 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-17 N
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-17 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2021-10-29 2021-12-17 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2021-10-29 2021-12-17 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-10-27 2021-12-17 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-10-27 2021-12-17 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-10-27 2021-12-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-10-27 2021-12-17 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-10-27 2021-12-17 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-06-01 2021-07-01 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-05-19 2021-06-27 Y
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2021-05-19 2021-06-27 Y
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 2021-05-19 2021-06-27 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-05-19 2021-06-27 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-05-19 2021-06-27 Y
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2021-05-19 2021-06-27 Y