Deficiency Records for Continuing Healthcare of Gahanna
Updated as of February 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Continuing Healthcare of Gahanna. 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 and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-11-24 | 2021-12-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-07 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-07 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-10-07 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-10-07 | Y |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-07-22 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-07-22 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-06-24 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-24 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-01-13 | 2021-02-04 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-01-13 | 2021-02-04 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2021-01-13 | 2021-02-04 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-12-22 | 2021-02-04 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2020-12-22 | 2021-02-04 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2020-12-22 | 2021-02-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-24 | 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 | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-24 | 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 | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | 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 | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | 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 | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-08-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-08-13 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-08-13 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-07-13 | 2019-08-13 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-07-13 | 2019-08-13 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-07-13 | 2019-08-13 | Y |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-07-13 | 2019-08-13 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-06-18 | 2019-08-13 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-18 | 2019-08-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-04-27 | 2019-05-23 | Y |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2019-04-27 | 2019-05-23 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | 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 | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | 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 | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | 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 | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | 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 | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2018-12-06 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-03 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-03 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | 2018-08-21 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | 2018-08-21 | N |
