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Deficiency Records for Fulton County Medical Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Fulton County Medical Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Fulton County Medical Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2025-04-17 | 2025-07-15 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2025-04-17 | 2025-06-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-04-17 | 2025-06-16 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2025-04-17 | 2025-06-16 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2025-04-17 | 2025-06-16 | 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 | 2025-04-17 | 2025-06-16 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-04-17 | 2025-06-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-17 | 2025-05-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-17 | 2025-05-23 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-28 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-28 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-28 | Y |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-01 | 2024-07-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-01 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-01 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-01 | 2024-07-05 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2024-05-01 | 2024-06-30 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2024-05-01 | 2024-06-30 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-05-01 | 2024-06-30 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-05-01 | 2024-06-30 | 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 | 2024-05-01 | 2024-06-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-05-01 | 2024-06-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-05-01 | 2024-06-30 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2024-05-01 | 2024-06-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-05-01 | 2024-06-30 | N |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-28 | 2023-08-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-28 | 2023-08-28 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-06-28 | 2023-08-15 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-06-28 | 2023-08-15 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-06-28 | 2023-08-15 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-06-28 | 2023-08-15 | N |