A list of the most recent deficiencies for Whitestone Care 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 food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-08-15 | 2023-09-05 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-04-04 | 2023-04-25 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-25 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-25 | 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 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-04-25 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-08 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-08 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-24 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-24 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-24 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-24 | 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 | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-24 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-24 | 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 | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-02 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-02 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | 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 | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | 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 | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | 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 | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-22 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-26 | 2021-06-21 | N |
