Deficiency Records for The Rehabilitation Center of Independence
Updated as of June 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Rehabilitation Center 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-26 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-26 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-26 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-26 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-01-03 | 2020-02-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-03 | 2020-02-07 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-08-11 | 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 | 2019-05-14 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of schedul | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-08-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | 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 | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | 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 | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | 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 | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | 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 | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-28 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-26 | Y |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-26 | Y |
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2018-05-11 | 2018-06-29 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | 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 | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | 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 | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | 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 | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of schedul | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2018-05-24 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2017-12-07 | 2018-01-12 | 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 | 2017-06-02 | 2017-07-18 | Y |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-23 | 2017-07-18 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-04-27 | Y |
