A list of the most recent deficiencies for Anew Healthcare Savannah. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-20 | Y |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-05-01 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-27 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | 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 | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | N |
| Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | N |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-27 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | 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 | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | 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 | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-23 | 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 | 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-05 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-04-21 | 2022-05-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-04 | 2022-03-08 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-17 | Y |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-17 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-10-19 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-11-06 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | 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 | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | 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 | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | 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 | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | 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 | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-03-07 | 2019-06-12 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-03-07 | 2019-06-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-07 | 2019-06-12 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | 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 | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | 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 | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | 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 | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-30 | N |
