Deficiency Records for Avantara Norton
Updated as of January 01, 2024
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Avantara Norton. 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 and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | 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 | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | 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 | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | 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 | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | 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 | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-14 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-07 | N |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-07 | 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 | 2023-11-09 | 2023-12-07 | 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 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-07 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-07 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-07 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-07 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-09 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-21 | Y |
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 | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-21 | Y |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-03-23 | 2023-04-21 | Y |
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | N |
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | N |
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 | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2022-10-04 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
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 | 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-02 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-02 | 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 | 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-02 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-02 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-02 | N |
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-28 | 2022-11-02 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-05 | Y |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-04-06 | 2022-05-05 | Y |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-28 | 2022-02-28 | 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 | 2021-09-28 | 2022-02-28 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-12-14 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-12-14 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
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 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | 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 | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-09-30 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-28 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-28 | 2021-10-29 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-28 | 2021-10-02 | N |