A list of the most recent deficiencies for Wrangell Medical Center Ltc. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-24 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-24 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-24 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-24 | 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 | 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | 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 | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | 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 | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | 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 | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-04 | 2021-06-18 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-04-30 | 2021-06-14 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-30 | 2021-06-14 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-30 | 2021-06-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-30 | 2021-06-14 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-30 | 2021-06-14 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-20 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-20 | N |
