A list of the most recent deficiencies for Barnes-Kasson County Hospital. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-18 | 2023-06-16 | 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 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from medications that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-06-01 | 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 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-06-01 | 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 | 2023-04-13 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2022-06-03 | 2022-07-26 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-06-03 | 2022-07-26 | 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 | 2022-06-03 | 2022-07-26 | 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 | 2022-06-03 | 2022-07-26 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2022-06-03 | 2022-07-26 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-06-03 | 2022-07-26 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-06-03 | 2022-07-26 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-06-03 | 2022-07-26 | Y |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-25 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-25 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-25 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-29 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-29 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-29 | N |
