A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nowata Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-09-15 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2021-05-26 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2021-05-26 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2021-05-26 | 2021-08-01 | 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 | 2021-05-26 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2021-05-26 | 2021-08-01 | 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 | 2021-05-26 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-26 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-26 | 2021-08-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-26 | 2021-08-01 | Y |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-18 | 2021-07-09 | 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 | 2021-05-18 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-18 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-18 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-18 | 2021-07-09 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2019-02-27 | 2019-03-30 | N |
| 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 | 2019-02-27 | 2019-03-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-27 | 2019-03-30 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-26 | 2019-03-30 | 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 | 2018-01-09 | 2018-03-14 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-09 | 2018-03-14 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-09 | 2018-03-14 | N |
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-01-09 | 2018-03-10 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-09 | 2018-03-10 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-09 | 2018-03-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-09 | 2018-03-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-09 | 2018-03-10 | N |
