Deficiency Records for The Palms Nursing and Rehabilitation
Updated as of October 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Palms Nursing and Rehabilitation. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-17 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-16 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-16 | Y |
| Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | Health | 2019-07-19 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-07-19 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| 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 | 2019-07-19 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| 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 | 2019-07-19 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-07-19 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2019-07-19 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-07-19 | 2019-08-16 | 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 | 2019-07-19 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-07-19 | 2019-08-16 | N |
| Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-12 | Y |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-12 | Y |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-12 | 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 | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-12 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-12 | 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 | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-12 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-12 | Y |
| Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | Health | 2019-05-14 | 2019-06-12 | Y |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-02-07 | 2019-03-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-02-07 | 2019-03-08 | Y |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2019-02-07 | 2019-03-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-01-05 | 2019-01-22 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-19 | 2018-08-13 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-07-21 | 2018-08-13 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-07-21 | 2018-08-13 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-07-21 | 2018-08-13 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-07-21 | 2018-08-13 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-07-21 | 2018-08-13 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-07-21 | 2018-08-13 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-07-21 | 2018-08-13 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2018-07-21 | 2018-08-13 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2018-07-21 | 2018-08-13 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-07-21 | 2018-08-13 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-09 | 2017-10-01 | 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 | 2017-08-09 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-09 | 2017-10-01 | 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 | 2017-08-09 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-09 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-09 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-09 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-10-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-11-10 | 2016-12-15 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-11-10 | 2016-12-15 | Y |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2016-11-10 | 2016-09-29 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-11-10 | 2016-09-29 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-11-10 | 2016-09-29 | Y |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-17 | Not Fixed | N |
