A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-05-04 | 2023-06-30 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2023-05-04 | 2023-06-30 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-05-04 | 2023-06-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-30 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-30 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-30 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-04 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-04 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-04 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-04 | 2020-07-25 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-12 | 2020-07-25 | 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 | 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2019-02-12 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-12 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-12 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-12 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-12 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-12 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-12 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-12 | 2019-04-04 | N |
