A list of the most recent deficiencies for Copper Ridge Health Care. 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 special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-30 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-30 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-30 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-01 | 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 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-11 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-11 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-10-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-10-20 | 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 | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-20 | 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 | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-20 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-04 | 2019-10-20 | N |
