A list of the most recent deficiencies for Signature Healthcare of Galion. 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 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 | 2024-02-22 | 2024-03-08 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-02-22 | 2024-01-26 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-21 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-21 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-15 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-02 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-02 | 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 | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-25 | 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 | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-14 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-14 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | Health | 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-27 | 2018-08-10 | N |
