Deficiency Records for Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation. 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?
Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Fire Safety 2023-08-07 2023-12-01 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 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 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-08-10 2023-10-20 Y
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2023-08-07 2023-10-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-08-07 2023-10-20 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-08-07 2023-10-20 N
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Fire Safety 2023-08-07 2023-10-20 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2023-08-07 2023-10-20 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-07 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-08-16 2021-09-07 Y
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2021-07-28 2021-09-07 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2021-07-28 2021-09-07 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-07-28 2021-09-07 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-07-28 2021-09-07 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-07-07 2021-07-27 Y
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-04-11 2019-05-10 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-04-11 2019-05-10 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2019-04-11 2019-05-10 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-04-11 2019-05-10 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-04-11 2019-05-10 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 2019-04-11 2019-05-10 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-04-11 2019-05-10 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2019-04-11 2019-05-10 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-04-09 2019-05-10 N