Deficiency Records for Astoria Place of Barnesville

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Updated as of May 01, 2023

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Astoria Place of Barnesville. 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?
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2021-10-04 2021-10-25 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2021-10-04 2021-10-25 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-10-04 2021-10-25 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 2021-10-04 2021-10-25 N
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Health 2021-10-04 2021-10-25 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 2021-10-04 2021-10-25 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 2021-10-04 2021-10-25 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 2021-10-04 2021-10-25 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2021-10-04 2021-10-25 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 2021-09-28 2021-10-25 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 2021-09-28 2021-10-25 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-09-28 2021-10-25 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-09-28 2021-10-25 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2021-09-28 2021-10-25 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2021-09-28 2021-10-25 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-07-03 2021-07-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-07-03 2021-07-21 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 2021-07-03 2021-07-21 Y
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-07-03 2021-07-21 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-12-21 2021-01-12 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2020-11-12 2020-11-30 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 2020-11-12 2020-11-30 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-08-08 2019-09-13 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2019-08-08 2019-09-13 N
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Health 2019-08-08 2019-09-13 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-08-08 2019-09-13 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-08-08 2019-09-13 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2019-08-08 2019-09-13 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-08-08 2019-09-13 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2019-08-08 2019-09-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-08-08 2019-09-13 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-13 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-13 N
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-13 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 2019-08-05 2019-09-13 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-13 N
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. Fire Safety 2019-08-05 2019-09-13 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 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 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 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 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 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 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 N
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2018-06-28 2018-08-03 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-06-26 2018-08-03 N