Deficiency Records for Nathan Richard Health Care Center
Updated as of March 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nathan Richard Health Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | 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 | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | 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 | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | 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 | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-09-11 | 2020-10-23 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | 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 | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | 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 | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | 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 | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
| Have a correctly designed non-healthcare occupancy area in a health care facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | 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 | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-21 | N |
