A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nhc Healthcare, Joplin. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-11 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-11 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-11 | 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 | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-11 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-11 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-11 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-11 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-12-11 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-27 | 2023-10-28 | 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 | 2023-10-27 | 2023-10-28 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-27 | 2023-10-28 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-08-08 | 2023-08-09 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-08 | 2023-08-09 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-07-06 | 2023-08-09 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-07-06 | 2023-08-09 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-07-06 | 2023-08-04 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2022-09-27 | 2022-09-27 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-06-16 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-06-16 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2021-11-30 | 2022-01-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-14 | Y |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-17 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-17 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-17 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-17 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-12 | 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 | 2021-05-03 | 2021-06-12 | Y |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-03 | 2021-05-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-03 | 2021-05-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-12 | Y |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-23 | 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 | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-23 | 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 | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-23 | N |
