A list of the most recent deficiencies for Beaver County Nursing Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | 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 | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | 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 | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-30 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-30 | N |
