Deficiency Records for Palestine Healthcare Center
Updated as of August 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Palestine Healthcare Center. 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? |
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-06-13 | 2019-06-30 | Y |
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 | 2019-06-13 | 2019-06-30 | Y |
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-10 | 2018-10-24 | N |
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-23 | N |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-23 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-23 | N |
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-23 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-23 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-23 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-18 | 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 | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-18 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-18 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-18 | 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 | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-18 | N |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-10-12 | 2018-10-17 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-02-07 | 2018-02-08 | Y |
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-23 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-22 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-20 | N |
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-10-25 | 2017-11-01 | N |
Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2017-10-25 | 2017-10-30 | N |
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 | 2017-10-25 | 2017-10-30 | N |
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2017-02-23 | 2017-03-23 | Y |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-02-23 | 2017-03-23 | Y |
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-29 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-29 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-29 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-29 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Provide care for each resident in a way that maintains or improves their quality of life. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-20 | Y |
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-20 | Y |
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-20 | Y |
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2017-01-20 | Y |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. | Health | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-20 | N |
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2016-11-30 | 2017-01-14 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-12-27 | 2016-12-28 | Y |
Keep each resident free from drugs that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2016-10-22 | 2016-11-19 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-10-22 | 2016-11-19 | Y |
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-10-22 | 2016-11-19 | Y |
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2016-10-22 | 2016-11-19 | Y |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-10-22 | 2016-11-19 | Y |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2016-10-22 | 2016-11-19 | Y |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-10 | Not Fixed | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-25 | Not Fixed | N |