Deficiency Records for Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital. 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?
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 2022-05-26 2022-07-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-05-26 2022-07-21 Y
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2022-05-26 2022-07-15 N
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2022-05-26 2022-07-15 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-05-26 2022-07-15 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 2022-05-26 2022-07-08 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 2022-05-26 2022-07-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-05-26 2022-07-01 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-11 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-10-29 2021-12-11 Y
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Fire Safety 2019-10-31 2020-01-16 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-10-31 2020-01-07 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-10-31 2019-12-30 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-10-31 2019-12-30 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-10-31 2019-12-30 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-10-31 2019-12-30 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2019-10-31 2019-12-30 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2019-10-31 2019-12-30 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-20 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-20 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-20 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-20 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-20 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-20 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-20 N
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-20 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 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 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 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 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Fire Safety 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Fire Safety 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Fire Safety 2018-05-04 2018-07-03 N