A list of the most recent deficiencies for Diplomat Healthcare. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-30 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-11 | 2023-09-18 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-12 | 2023-07-28 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-12 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-12 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-12 | Y |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-12 | 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 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-06-15 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-06-15 | 2022-07-14 | 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 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-07-14 | 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 | 2022-06-13 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-13 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-13 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-13 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-13 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-13 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-13 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-13 | 2022-07-14 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-07 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-06-26 | 2021-07-19 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-06-26 | 2021-07-19 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2021-06-26 | 2021-07-19 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-11 | 2021-07-19 | Y |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-21 | 2021-07-19 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-03-17 | 2021-03-31 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-03-17 | 2021-03-31 | 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 | 2021-03-17 | 2021-03-31 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-03-17 | 2021-03-31 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | 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 | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | 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 | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-08-29 | 2018-11-07 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2018-08-29 | 2018-11-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-29 | 2018-11-07 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-28 | 2018-11-07 | 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 | 2018-08-28 | 2018-11-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-28 | 2018-11-07 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-28 | 2018-11-07 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-28 | 2018-11-07 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-28 | 2018-11-07 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-28 | 2018-11-07 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-28 | 2018-11-07 | N |
