Deficiency Records for Signature Healthcare of Memphis
Updated as of September 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Signature Healthcare of Memphis. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-07-22 | 2019-09-04 | 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 | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-21 | 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 | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-21 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-02-23 | 2018-03-09 | 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 | 2018-02-23 | 2018-03-09 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-08-23 | 2017-09-23 | Y |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-19 | 2017-07-31 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-07-31 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-23 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-23 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-19 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-19 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-19 | 2017-06-19 | N |
