Deficiency Records for Citizens Medical Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Citizens Medical 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?
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 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. Health 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 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 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 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 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-05-13 2023-06-08 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-18 2023-06-08 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2022-04-14 2022-06-01 N
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Health 2022-04-14 2022-06-01 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-04-14 2022-06-01 N
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. Fire Safety 2022-04-12 2022-05-09 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2022-04-12 2022-05-09 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2019-10-29 2019-12-13 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-10-29 2019-12-13 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-12 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-03 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 2019-10-31 2019-12-03 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-10-31 2019-12-03 N