Deficiency Records for Vancrest of Hicksville
Updated as of August 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Vancrest of Hicksville. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-04-05 | 2022-04-22 | Y |
| Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | 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 | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-20 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-11 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-01-04 | 2021-01-29 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-01-04 | 2021-01-29 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-01-04 | 2020-08-14 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2020-01-01 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-21 | 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 | 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-21 | 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 | 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-21 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-21 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-05 | 2019-09-21 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-08-02 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-09-02 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-31 | 2018-09-02 | N |
