Deficiency Records for Welch Community Hospital

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Updated as of November 01, 2020

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Welch Community Hospital. 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?
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2019-08-28 2019-10-22 N
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2019-08-28 2019-10-22 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-08-28 2019-10-22 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-08-28 2019-10-22 N
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2019-08-28 2019-10-22 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-08-28 2019-10-22 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 2019-08-28 2019-10-22 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-08-28 2019-10-22 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-08-28 2019-10-22 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2018-08-17 2018-11-02 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-08-15 2018-08-27 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-08-15 2018-08-27 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2017-06-22 2017-08-22 N
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2017-06-22 2017-08-22 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2017-06-22 2017-08-22 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-06-22 2017-08-22 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2017-06-22 2017-08-22 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-06-22 2017-08-22 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-06-22 2017-08-22 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-06-22 2017-08-22 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2017-06-22 2017-08-22 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2017-06-21 2017-07-05 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2017-06-21 2017-06-30 N