Deficiency Records for Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Updated as of March 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Fair Acres Geriatric 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-10-24 | 2017-12-13 | Y |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-24 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-24 | N |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-24 | 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 | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-24 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-24 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-24 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-17 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-07-10 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-07-10 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-07-10 | N |
| Ensure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain their vision and hearing. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-07-10 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-07-10 | N |
| 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 | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-27 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-17 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-09-15 | 2016-10-28 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-20 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-20 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-20 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-20 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-20 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-20 | N |
| Ensure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain their vision and hearing. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-20 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-20 | Y |
| A two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-28 | 2016-06-16 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-02-19 | 2016-04-04 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2015-12-14 | 2016-02-08 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-12-14 | 2016-02-08 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-12-14 | 2016-02-08 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2015-07-29 | 2015-08-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-07-29 | 2015-08-17 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2015-07-29 | 2015-08-17 | Y |
| Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. | Health | 2015-07-29 | 2015-08-17 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | N |
| Ensure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain their vision and hearing. | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | N |
| Give the right treatment and services to residents who display physical or psychosocial problems adapting to changes in circumstances. | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | N |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-05-21 | 2015-07-07 | Y |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-07-01 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-07-01 | N |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-07-01 | N |
| Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-07-01 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-07-01 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-07-01 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-07-01 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-07-01 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-07 | 2015-07-01 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2015-03-11 | 2015-03-30 | Y |
