A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ararat Post Acute. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-22 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-22 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-08 | 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 | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-19 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-19 | 2023-04-14 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-03-19 | 2023-04-14 | Y |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-21 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-21 | 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 | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-21 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-21 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-21 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-21 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-21 | N |
| Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-21 | 2023-03-21 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-16 | 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 | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-16 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-16 | 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 | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-16 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-16 | 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 | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-16 | 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 | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-16 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-16 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-16 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-16 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-12 | 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 | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-12 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-12 | 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 | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-12 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-12 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-12 | N |
