Deficiency Records for Fernhill Rehabilitation and Care

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Fernhill Rehabilitation and Care. 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?
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-06-01 2023-06-20 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-03-16 2023-04-26 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-03-16 2023-04-26 Y
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-12-15 2023-02-07 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-12-15 2023-02-07 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-12-15 2023-02-07 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-12-15 2023-02-07 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-12-15 2023-02-07 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
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 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 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 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 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 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 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 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-12-20 2023-01-09 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-04-19 2021-05-12 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-09-27 2019-11-20 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 2019-09-27 2019-11-15 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-09-27 2019-11-15 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2019-09-27 2019-11-15 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-09-27 2019-11-15 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-10-01 2019-11-08 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 2019-10-01 2019-11-08 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 2019-10-01 2019-11-08 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-10-01 2019-11-08 N
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-01-30 2018-03-27 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 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 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 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 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 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 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 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 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-02-06 2018-03-13 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-02-06 2018-02-06 N