A list of the most recent deficiencies for Fowler 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 pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-04-27 | 2023-07-17 | Y |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-10 | 2023-06-06 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | 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 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | 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 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | 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 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-05-08 | 2023-06-01 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-09-19 | 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 | 2019-09-19 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-09-19 | 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 | 2019-09-19 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-09-19 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-09-19 | N |
