Deficiency Records for Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy. 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 a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2023-11-02 2023-12-05 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2023-11-02 2023-12-05 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2023-11-02 2023-12-05 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 2023-11-02 2023-12-05 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-11-02 2023-12-05 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-11-02 2023-12-05 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-11-02 2023-12-05 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-02-09 2023-02-21 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 2023-02-09 2023-02-21 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-02-09 2023-02-21 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 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 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 N
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 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 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 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 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-06-01 2022-06-29 Y
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2022-05-25 2022-06-29 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-05-25 2022-06-29 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2022-05-25 2022-06-29 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 2022-05-25 2022-06-29 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-05-25 2022-06-29 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-05-25 2022-06-29 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-08-25 2021-09-01 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 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 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 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-09-03 2019-10-16 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 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 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 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 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 N
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-08-22 2019-10-16 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2018-05-17 2018-06-18 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2018-05-17 2018-06-18 N
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Fire Safety 2018-05-17 2018-06-18 N
Have an externally vented heating system. Fire Safety 2018-05-17 2018-06-18 N