Deficiency Records for Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center

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Updated as of January 01, 2023

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elkins Rehabilitation and 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?
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-01 2021-09-23 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2021-04-27 2021-06-15 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-04-27 2021-06-15 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2021-04-27 2021-06-15 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-04-27 2021-06-15 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2021-04-27 2021-06-15 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-04-27 2021-06-15 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2021-04-27 2021-06-15 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-13 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-13 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-13 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-13 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-04-28 2021-05-13 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 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 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 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 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 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 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 N
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 N
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-04-03 2019-05-14 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2018-04-25 2018-06-08 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-04-25 2018-06-08 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2018-04-25 2018-06-08 N
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2018-04-25 2018-06-08 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2018-04-25 2018-06-05 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2018-04-25 2018-06-05 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 2018-04-25 2018-06-05 N