A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | 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 | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-28 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-04-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-03-04 | 2020-04-18 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-06 | 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 | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-02-12 | 2019-03-19 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-02-12 | 2019-03-19 | 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 | 2019-02-12 | 2019-03-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-12 | 2019-03-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-10 | 2019-03-19 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-10 | 2019-03-19 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-10 | 2019-02-28 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-02-07 | 2018-03-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-02-07 | 2018-03-16 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-05 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-05 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-05 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-05 | 2018-02-23 | N |
