Deficiency Records for Continuing Healthcare at Sterling Suites

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Updated as of April 01, 2020

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Continuing Healthcare at Sterling Suites. 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 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 2019-05-21 2019-05-22 Y
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 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 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2019-01-17 2019-02-20 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2018-03-28 2018-04-13 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2018-03-28 2018-04-13 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-09 N