A list of the most recent deficiencies for Galax Health and Rehab. 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-10-06 | 2023-12-04 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2023-01-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2023-01-18 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2023-01-18 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2023-01-18 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2023-01-18 | Y |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-05-12 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-05-12 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-05-12 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-17 | 2022-02-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-12-16 | 2022-01-06 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2018-09-13 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-09-13 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-09-13 | 2018-10-12 | 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 | 2018-09-13 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2018-09-13 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-09-13 | 2018-10-12 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-21 | 2017-08-01 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-21 | 2017-08-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-21 | 2017-08-01 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-21 | 2017-08-01 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-20 | N |
