Deficiency Records for Heart of The Ozarks Healthcare Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Heart of The Ozarks Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-18 | 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 | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-18 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-14 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-06-30 | 2022-08-14 | 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 | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-06 | 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 | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-06 | 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 | 2018-10-24 | 2018-12-08 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-10-24 | 2018-12-08 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-24 | 2018-12-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-24 | 2018-12-08 | N |
