Deficiency Records for Tuff Memorial Home

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Tuff Memorial Home. 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?
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2023-12-11 2024-01-02 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-09-27 2023-12-15 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 2023-09-27 2023-12-15 N
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Health 2023-09-27 2023-12-15 N
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Health 2023-09-27 2023-12-15 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2023-09-27 2023-12-15 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-09-27 2023-12-15 N
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility?s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. Health 2023-09-27 2023-12-15 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2023-09-27 2023-12-15 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2023-09-27 2023-12-15 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2023-09-27 2023-12-15 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-09-26 2023-10-20 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 2022-09-09 2022-11-01 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-09-09 2022-11-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-09-09 2022-11-01 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-09-09 2022-11-01 N
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. Health 2022-09-09 2022-11-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-09-09 2022-11-01 Y
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2022-09-09 2022-11-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-11-30 2021-11-28 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2021-05-26 2021-07-07 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-05-26 2021-07-07 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-05-26 2021-06-15 N