A list of the most recent deficiencies for Worthington Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-28 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-08-28 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-15 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-15 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-06-22 | 2023-07-15 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2023-03-22 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-03-22 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-03-22 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2023-03-22 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-22 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-22 | 2023-05-04 | Y |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-02-16 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-02-16 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-04 | 2022-02-16 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-04 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-02-04 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | 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 | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | 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 | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-11 | 2019-10-07 | N |
