Deficiency Records for The Covington Care Center
Updated as of October 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Covington 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? |
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Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-24 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-09 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-09 | N |
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-09 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-09 | 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 | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-09 | N |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-09 | N |
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-09 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-09 | N |
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2020-01-09 | 2020-02-09 | N |
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-19 | 2019-04-15 | N |
Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-19 | 2019-04-15 | 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 | 2019-03-19 | 2019-04-15 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-19 | 2019-04-15 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-19 | 2019-04-15 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-19 | 2019-04-15 | N |
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-09 | N |
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-09 | N |
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-09 | N |
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-09 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-09 | N |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-09 | 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 | 2018-03-06 | 2018-03-26 | N |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-06 | 2018-03-26 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-06 | 2018-03-26 | 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 | 2018-02-01 | 2018-02-28 | 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 | 2018-02-01 | 2018-02-28 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-02-01 | 2018-02-28 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-02-01 | 2018-02-28 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-02-01 | 2018-02-28 | N |
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2018-02-01 | 2018-02-28 | N |