Deficiency Records for Truman W Smith Children's Care Center
Updated as of August 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Truman W Smith Children's Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-05-07 | 2019-05-08 | Y |
| 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 | 2018-11-06 | 2018-11-27 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-06 | 2018-11-27 | 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 | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-16 | 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 | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-16 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-16 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-08-16 | 2018-09-11 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-06-13 | 2018-07-13 | Y |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-18 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-17 | 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 | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-10 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-10-25 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-10-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-10-23 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-09-14 | 2017-10-09 | Y |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2017-09-14 | 2017-10-09 | Y |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-10 | Y |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-12 | 2016-12-10 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-11-09 | N |
| Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-11-09 | 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 | 2016-10-12 | 2016-11-09 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-11-09 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-11-09 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-11-09 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-11-09 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-11-09 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-11-09 | Y |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-12 | 2016-10-24 | N |
| Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-10-21 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-12 | 2016-10-17 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-12 | 2016-10-13 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-12 | 2016-10-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-10-13 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-10-12 | 2016-10-13 | N |
