Deficiency Records for St. Pauls Health Care Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2022

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for St. Pauls Health 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-11-12 2021-12-21 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2021-07-06 2021-08-02 Y
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-02-04 2020-02-21 Y
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2019-04-11 2019-06-11 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2019-04-11 2019-06-11 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-04-11 2019-06-11 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2019-04-11 2019-06-11 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2019-04-11 2019-06-11 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-04-11 2019-06-11 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2019-04-11 2019-06-11 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-04-11 2019-06-11 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-04-11 2019-06-11 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2019-03-29 2019-05-17 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-03-29 2019-05-17 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2019-03-29 2019-05-17 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-03-29 2019-05-17 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-03-29 2019-05-17 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 2019-03-29 2019-05-17 N
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2019-03-29 2019-05-17 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-03-29 2019-05-17 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-03-29 2019-05-17 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2019-03-29 2019-05-17 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-04-02 2019-04-30 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-04-02 2019-04-30 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2018-06-27 2018-07-17 N
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Fire Safety 2018-06-27 2018-07-17 N
Develop a communication plan. Fire Safety 2018-06-27 2018-07-17 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2018-06-27 2018-07-17 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2018-06-27 2018-07-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-06-27 2018-07-17 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2018-06-27 2018-07-17 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 N
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. Health 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 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 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 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 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 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 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 N
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Health 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 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 2018-04-19 2018-05-17 N
Review or revise the resident's care plan after any major change in physical or mental health. Health 2017-01-23 2017-02-15 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2017-01-23 2017-02-15 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-01-23 2017-02-15 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-01-23 2017-02-15 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-01-23 2017-02-15 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-01-23 2017-02-15 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2017-01-26 2017-02-13 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-01-26 2017-02-13 N