Deficiency Records for Signature Healthcare of Putnam County
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Signature Healthcare of Putnam County. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-07-02 | 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 | 2023-05-18 | 2023-07-02 | 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 | 2023-05-18 | 2023-07-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-07-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-07-02 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-07-02 | 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 | 2023-05-18 | 2023-07-02 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-07-02 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-07-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-07-02 | 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 | 2023-05-15 | 2023-06-27 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-08 | 2019-05-03 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-11 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-11 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-11 | N |
| Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-05-10 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-04-25 | 2018-05-04 | N |
