A list of the most recent deficiencies for Union City Care Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-31 | 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 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | 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 | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-31 | 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 | 2021-09-13 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-05 | 2021-05-11 | 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 | 2021-04-05 | 2021-05-11 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-09 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-09 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-09 | 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 | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-09 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-09 | 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 | 2020-02-03 | 2020-03-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-03 | 2020-03-09 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-03 | 2020-03-09 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-03 | 2020-03-09 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2019-01-10 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-01-10 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2019-01-10 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-01-10 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-01-10 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2019-01-10 | 2019-03-22 | 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 | 2019-01-09 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-03-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-03-22 | N |
