Deficiency Records for Baptist Homes of Independence
Updated as of April 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Baptist Homes of Independence. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| 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 | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | 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 | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | 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 | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2019-01-29 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | 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 | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | 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 | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-01-23 | 2018-03-09 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-12-16 | 2017-01-18 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-06-15 | 2016-07-15 | Y |
