A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nhc Healthcare, West Plains. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-02 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-02 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-22 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-02-18 | 2022-04-04 | 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 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2022-02-18 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-02-18 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-02-18 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-18 | 2022-04-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-02-18 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-18 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-18 | 2022-04-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-01-11 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-06-16 | 2021-08-11 | Y |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2019-07-30 | 2019-09-06 | N |
