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Deficiency Records for Balch Springs Nursing Home
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Balch Springs Nursing Home. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Balch Springs Nursing Home. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2026-03-30 | 2026-04-23 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2026-03-30 | 2026-04-23 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-06 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-06 | 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 | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-06 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-06 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-06 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-08-28 | 2024-09-18 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-06-03 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-14 | 2024-03-20 | 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 | 2024-02-14 | 2024-03-19 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-19 | 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 | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-19 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-19 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | Health | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-19 | 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 | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-19 | Y |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-14 | 2024-02-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-05-07 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-05-07 | Not Fixed | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2026-05-07 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | Health | 2026-05-07 | Not Fixed | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2026-05-07 | Not Fixed | N |
| Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | Health | 2026-05-07 | Not Fixed | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-05-07 | Not Fixed | N |