A list of the most recent deficiencies for Hickory Creek of Athens. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-09 | Y |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-27 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | 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 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-19 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-27 | 2022-10-19 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-27 | 2022-10-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-03-06 | 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 | 2020-01-16 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-18 | 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-28 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-28 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-28 | 2018-12-18 | N |
