A list of the most recent deficiencies for Singleton Health 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-23 | 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 | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-23 | 2022-06-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-07-03 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-08 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-08 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-08 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-08 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-08 | 2019-08-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | 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 | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-05-10 | N |
