A list of the most recent deficiencies for Piners Nursing Home. 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? |
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-09-12 | 2023-10-17 | Y |
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-01 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-25 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-25 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-25 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-25 | N |
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-01-25 | 2023-02-25 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-05 | N |
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-05 | N |
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-12 | N |
Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-12 | 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 | 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-12 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-12 | N |
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-12 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-12 | N |
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-12 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-12 | N |
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-12 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | 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 | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | 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 | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | 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 | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-05 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-16 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-16 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-16 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-16 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-16 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-16 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-10-16 | 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 | 2018-07-20 | 2018-09-04 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2018-07-20 | 2018-09-04 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-07-20 | 2018-09-04 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-07-20 | 2018-09-04 | N |
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-07-20 | 2018-09-04 | 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 | 2018-07-20 | 2018-09-04 | N |
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2018-07-20 | 2018-09-04 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-07-20 | 2018-09-04 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-07-20 | 2018-09-04 | N |