Deficiency Records for Birch Healthcare Center
Updated as of August 01, 2019
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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? |
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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 | 2019-04-23 | 2019-06-13 | 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 | 2019-04-23 | 2019-06-13 | 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 | 2019-04-26 | 2019-06-07 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-06-07 | 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 ne | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-06-07 | 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 | 2019-04-26 | 2019-06-07 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-06-07 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-26 | 2019-06-07 | N |
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-05 | N |
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-05 | N |
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-05 | N |
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-05 | 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 | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-05 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-05 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-05 | 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 | 2018-08-03 | 2018-08-30 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-04-24 | 2018-06-03 | Y |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-04-24 | 2018-06-03 | Y |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-04-24 | 2018-06-03 | 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 | 2017-05-15 | 2017-07-10 | N |
Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2017-05-17 | 2017-06-23 | N |
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-05-17 | 2017-06-23 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-05-17 | 2017-06-23 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-05-17 | 2017-06-23 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-05-17 | 2017-06-23 | Y |