A list of the most recent deficiencies for Altercare Zanesville Inc.. 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 share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-29 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-29 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-29 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-29 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-29 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-27 | 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 | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | Health | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-02 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-07-12 | 2023-08-02 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-08-02 | Y |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-08-02 | Y |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-08-02 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-06-16 | 2023-08-02 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-25 | 2023-08-02 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-04-07 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-04-07 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-05-20 | 2022-06-02 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | 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 | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | 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 | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | 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 | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | 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 | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-20 | 2022-02-21 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-11 | 2022-02-21 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-11 | 2022-02-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | 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 | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | 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 | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
| Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-21 | N |
