A list of the most recent deficiencies for Discovery Care Centre Ltd. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-12-05 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | 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 | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | 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 | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-25 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-10 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-28 | 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 | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-28 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-28 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-28 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-08-02 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-16 | 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 | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-16 | 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 | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-16 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-16 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-16 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-16 | N |
