A list of the most recent deficiencies for Birch Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-07-26 | 2023-08-16 | 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 | 2023-07-26 | 2023-08-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-07-26 | 2023-08-16 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-07-26 | 2023-08-15 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-25 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-25 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-25 | 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 | 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-22 | 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 | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-22 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-15 | 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 | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-14 | 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 | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-14 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-14 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-14 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-14 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | Health | 2021-06-07 | 2021-07-19 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-06-07 | 2021-07-19 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-06-07 | 2021-07-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-07 | 2021-07-19 | Y |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2021-06-07 | 2021-07-19 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | Health | 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-04 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-04-13 | 2021-05-04 | Y |
