A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Rhea 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 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-09-21 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2022-09-21 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-21 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-21 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-19 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-19 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-19 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-19 | 2022-10-28 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-08-28 | 2019-10-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-09-26 | 2018-11-09 | 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 | 2018-09-26 | 2018-11-09 | N |
