A list of the most recent deficiencies for Blue Ridge of Sumter. 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? |
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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 | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-26 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-26 | 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 | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-26 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-26 | N |
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-26 | 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 | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-26 | N |
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-26 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-26 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-26 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-08 | 2024-01-12 | N |
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-08 | 2023-12-20 | N |
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-08 | 2023-12-20 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-08 | 2023-12-20 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-08 | 2023-12-20 | 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 | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-01 | Y |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-10-26 | 2023-12-01 | Y |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-06-21 | 2023-07-03 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-09 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-09 | Y |
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-09 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | N |
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | 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 | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | 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 | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | N |
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | N |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-12-02 | 2022-02-15 | N |
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-04 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-04 | 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 | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-04 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-04 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-04 | N |
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-04 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-03-05 | 2020-04-04 | N |
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-06-21 | Not Fixed | Y |