Deficiency Records for Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of August 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-03 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-03 | 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 | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-03 | 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 | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-03 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-03 | 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 | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-03 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-17 | 2020-03-03 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-07 | 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 | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-07 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-09-03 | 2019-10-15 | Y |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2019-09-03 | 2019-10-15 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-03-18 | 2019-04-22 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-03-18 | 2019-04-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-03-18 | 2019-04-22 | 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 | 2019-03-18 | 2019-04-22 | Y |
| 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 | 2018-12-21 | 2019-02-12 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-02-12 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-02-12 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-02-12 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-02-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-02-12 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-02-12 | 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 | 2018-12-21 | 2019-02-12 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-02-12 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-12-21 | 2019-02-12 | Y |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-28 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-28 | 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 | 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-28 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-28 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-02-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-02-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-02-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-02-20 | 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 | 2018-01-05 | 2018-02-20 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-02-20 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-02-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-01-05 | 2018-02-20 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-11 | 2018-01-30 | 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 | 2018-01-11 | 2018-01-30 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-11 | 2018-01-30 | N |
