A list of the most recent deficiencies for Augusta Health and Rehabilitation. 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 | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-31 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-31 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-31 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | 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 | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-04-26 | 2022-05-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-26 | 2022-05-26 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-04-26 | 2022-05-26 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-11 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-11-24 | 2021-12-18 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-08-25 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-08-25 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2021-08-25 | 2021-09-23 | 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 | 2021-08-25 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-07-07 | 2021-07-28 | Y |
