A list of the most recent deficiencies for Perry County Nursing Home. 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 | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | 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 | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-14 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-14 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-04 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-08-04 | 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 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| 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 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-24 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2019-07-15 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-15 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-15 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-15 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-15 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-15 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-15 | 2019-08-02 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-15 | 2019-07-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-25 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-25 | 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 | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-25 | N |
