Deficiency Records for Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | 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 | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-23 | Y |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-15 | 2023-05-29 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-07 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-28 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-03 | 2021-09-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-10 | 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 | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-27 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-27 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-27 | 2019-07-11 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-27 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-27 | 2019-05-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-03-07 | 2019-03-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-03-07 | 2019-03-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-03-07 | 2019-03-18 | N |
