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Deficiency Records for Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Lewis County General Hospital-Nursing Home Unit. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-22 | Y |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-22 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-22 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-10-10 | 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 | 2024-07-30 | 2024-10-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-20 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-09-20 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-31 | 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 | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-08 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-08 | 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 | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-08 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-08 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-08 | N |
| Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Have a properly installed medical gas master alarm panel. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-06 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-06 | 2022-07-29 | 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 | 2019-12-06 | 2020-02-01 | N |
| Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-06 | 2020-02-01 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-06 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-06 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2019-12-06 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2019-12-06 | 2019-12-11 | N |