Deficiency Records for Whispering Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare C
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Whispering Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare C. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-05 | 2023-06-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-05 | 2023-06-02 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-31 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-03 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-02 | 2023-05-03 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-23 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-25 | 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 | 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-25 | 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 | 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | 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 | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | 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 | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | 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 | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2019-10-25 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-08 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-08 | 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 | 2019-10-22 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-22 | Not Fixed | N |
