Deficiency Records for Otterbein Gahanna

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Updated as of May 01, 2021

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Otterbein Gahanna. 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?
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2021-03-03 2021-04-22 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-03-03 2021-04-22 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-03-03 2021-04-22 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2020-12-29 2021-01-19 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2020-12-29 2021-01-19 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-12-29 2021-01-19 Y
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Health 2020-08-26 2020-09-28 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2020-08-26 2020-09-28 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2020-08-26 2020-09-28 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2020-08-26 2020-09-28 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2020-08-26 2020-09-28 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-08-26 2020-09-28 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2020-08-26 2020-09-28 Y
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Health 2020-08-26 2020-09-28 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2020-08-26 2020-09-28 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-08-26 2020-09-28 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2020-02-13 2020-03-02 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 2020-02-13 2020-03-02 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-07-07 2019-07-19 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2019-07-07 2019-07-19 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-06-04 2019-07-19 Y
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2019-06-04 2019-07-19 Y
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2019-06-04 2019-07-19 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-08 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-08 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-08 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-08 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-08 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-08 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-03-28 2019-05-08 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 2019-03-28 2019-05-08 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-03-28 2019-04-30 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 2019-03-28 2019-04-30 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 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 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 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 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-01-19 2018-03-02 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Provide resident groups or resident family groups with private space to meet. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 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 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2016-11-10 2016-12-28 N