Deficiency Records for Wrangell Medical Center Ltc

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Updated as of June 01, 2019

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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?
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 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 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 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 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 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 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 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 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 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 and emergencies. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2018-04-30 2018-06-22 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Establish methods for sharing information. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Ensure gas cylinders are properly stored. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2018-04-26 2018-06-14 N
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2017-06-09 2017-07-26 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-06-09 2017-07-26 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-06-09 2017-07-25 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2017-06-09 2017-07-25 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2016-04-08 2016-05-23 N
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2016-04-08 2016-05-15 N
Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. Fire Safety 2016-04-08 2016-05-15 N
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2016-04-08 2016-05-15 N
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Fire Safety 2016-04-08 2016-05-15 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-04-08 2016-05-15 N
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. Fire Safety 2016-04-08 2016-05-15 N
Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Fire Safety 2016-04-08 2016-05-15 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2016-04-08 2016-05-15 N