Deficiency Records for Independence House
Updated as of October 01, 2020
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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? |
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-09-23 | 2019-10-21 | Y |
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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | 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 |