A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sandhills 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-11-10 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-09 | 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 | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-29 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-29 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-29 | 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-29 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-29 | Y |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-29 | Y |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-29 | Y |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-29 | Y |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-29 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-15 | 2022-04-29 | 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 | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-29 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-10 | 2022-04-29 | 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 | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-28 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-12 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2021-08-23 | 2021-09-30 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-01-28 | 2021-03-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-01-28 | 2021-03-01 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2021-01-28 | 2021-03-01 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-01-28 | 2021-03-01 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-01-26 | 2021-02-19 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-01-26 | 2021-02-19 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-01-26 | 2021-02-19 | 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 | 2021-01-26 | 2021-02-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-01-26 | 2021-02-19 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-01-26 | 2021-02-19 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-01-26 | 2021-02-19 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-01-26 | 2021-02-19 | N |
