A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sullivan County Health Care. 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 that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-01-31 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-01-04 | 2024-01-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-10-19 | 2023-11-03 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-30 | 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 | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-14 | 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 | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-06 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-26 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-10-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-08-12 | 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 | 2021-06-24 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-22 | 2021-08-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-22 | 2021-08-06 | N |
