Deficiency Records for Focused Care of Waxahachie

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Updated as of November 01, 2018

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Focused Care of Waxahachie. 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?
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-07-13 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-07-13 N
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-06-29 N
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-06-29 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-06-29 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-06-29 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-06-29 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-06-29 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2018-06-01 2018-06-29 Y
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-06-26 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-06-04 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-05-31 2018-06-04 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2018-06-01 2018-06-01 Y
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 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 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 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 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2017-05-25 2017-07-09 Y
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-03-10 2017-04-11 Y
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2017-02-10 2017-03-02 Y
Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-05-14 N
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2016-04-14 2016-05-14 N
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Health 2016-04-14 2016-05-14 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2016-04-14 2016-05-14 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2016-04-14 2016-04-15 N
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2016-04-13 2016-04-14 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2016-04-14 2016-04-14 N