Deficiency Records for Independence House
Updated as of September 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Independence House. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-22 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-22 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-22 | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-22 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-22 | 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 ne | Health | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-22 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-06-13 | 2019-07-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-30 | 2018-07-02 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-30 | 2018-07-02 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-03-05 | 2018-04-02 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-03-05 | 2018-04-02 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-03-05 | 2018-04-02 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-29 | 2017-05-01 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-29 | 2017-05-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-03-29 | 2017-05-01 | N |
