A list of the most recent deficiencies for Union 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-04-07 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-07 | 2023-05-19 | 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 | 2023-04-07 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-07 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-07 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-07 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-07 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | 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 | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | 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 | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-25 | 2021-04-30 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | 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 | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-13 | N |
