A list of the most recent deficiencies for Garfield County Nursing Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-08-03 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2023-08-03 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-03 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-08-03 | 2023-09-21 | 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 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-03 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-08-03 | 2023-09-21 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-27 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-16 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-16 | 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 | 2019-07-02 | 2019-09-02 | 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 | 2019-07-02 | 2019-09-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-09-02 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2019-07-02 | 2019-07-12 | 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 | 2019-07-02 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-02 | 2019-07-05 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-02 | 2019-07-05 | N |
