Deficiency Records for Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home. 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?
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2023-12-21 2024-02-02 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-12-21 2024-02-02 Y
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 2023-12-21 2024-02-02 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 2023-12-19 2024-01-24 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-24 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-12-19 2024-01-24 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2022-12-01 2023-01-15 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-12-01 2023-01-15 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-12-01 2023-01-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-12-01 2023-01-15 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-12-01 2023-01-15 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2022-11-29 2022-12-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-11-29 2022-12-20 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 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 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 N
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. Health 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 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 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2021-07-15 2021-08-29 N