Deficiency Records for Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation 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?
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 2023-03-31 2023-05-10 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2023-03-31 2023-05-10 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2023-03-31 2023-05-10 N
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Health 2023-03-31 2023-05-10 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 2023-03-31 2023-05-10 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-03-31 2023-05-10 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-03-31 2023-05-10 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2023-03-31 2023-05-10 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-03-31 2023-05-10 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2020-10-19 2020-12-03 N
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Health 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Health 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 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 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-02-20 2019-04-05 N