Deficiency Records for Blue Ash Care Center
Updated as of February 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Blue Ash Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2017-12-10 | 2017-12-23 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2017-11-29 | 2017-12-23 | 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 | 2017-11-29 | 2017-12-23 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2017-11-29 | 2017-12-23 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-24 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-24 | Y |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-24 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-24 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-24 | Y |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2017-08-19 | 2017-09-01 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-08-19 | 2017-09-01 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-08-19 | 2017-09-01 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-08-19 | 2017-09-01 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-08-19 | 2017-09-01 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-08-19 | 2017-09-01 | Y |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-04-06 | 2017-04-27 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-04-06 | 2017-04-27 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-10 | 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 | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-02-09 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-02-09 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. | Health | 2017-02-09 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-02-09 | 2017-03-10 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-02-09 | 2017-03-10 | Y |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-20 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-20 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-08-19 | 2016-09-20 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-06-04 | 2016-06-30 | Y |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2016-06-04 | 2016-06-30 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-06-04 | 2016-06-30 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-06-04 | 2016-06-30 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-06-04 | 2016-06-30 | Y |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-04-09 | 2016-05-03 | Y |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2015-11-09 | 2016-01-05 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-11-18 | 2016-01-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-11-18 | 2016-01-05 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-11-18 | 2016-01-05 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-11-18 | 2016-01-05 | Y |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2015-11-18 | 2016-01-05 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-11-18 | 2016-01-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-04-28 | 2015-06-01 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-04-28 | 2015-06-01 | Y |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-26 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-26 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-26 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-26 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-14 | 2014-09-26 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-08-18 | 2014-09-26 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2014-08-18 | 2014-09-26 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-08-18 | 2014-09-26 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2014-08-18 | 2014-09-26 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2014-08-18 | 2014-09-26 | N |
