Deficiency Records for Canfield Healthcare Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Canfield Healthcare 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?
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 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 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 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 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 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 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-09-19 2023-10-25 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-09-19 2023-10-25 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-01-19 2023-02-08 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-01-19 2023-02-08 Y
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2023-01-19 2023-02-08 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-01-19 2023-02-08 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-08 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-08 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-08 Y
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-08 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-08 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 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 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 Y
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-09-16 2021-11-30 Y
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2021-11-04 2021-11-30 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-11-04 2021-11-30 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-11-04 2021-11-30 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-11-04 2021-11-30 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-11-04 2021-11-30 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-11-04 2021-11-30 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-11-04 2021-11-30 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-11-04 2021-11-30 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-10-21 2021-11-30 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-10-21 2021-11-30 Y
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-09-14 2021-11-30 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-09-14 2021-11-30 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-09-14 2021-11-30 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2021-09-14 2021-11-30 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2019-10-10 2019-11-08 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2019-10-10 2019-11-08 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-10-10 2019-11-08 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2019-10-10 2019-11-08 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-10-10 2019-11-08 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-10-10 2019-11-08 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2019-10-10 2019-11-08 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-10-09 2019-11-08 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2019-10-09 2019-11-08 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-10-09 2019-11-08 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-10-09 2019-11-08 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2019-10-09 2019-11-08 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-10-09 2019-11-08 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2019-10-09 2019-11-08 N
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Fire Safety 2019-10-09 2019-11-08 N