Deficiency Records for Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Yukon Kuskokwim Elder's Home. 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?
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-10-14 2022-12-08 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2022-10-14 2022-11-07 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-10-14 2022-11-07 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-10-14 2022-11-07 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 2022-10-17 2022-11-02 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-10-17 2022-11-02 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-10-17 2022-11-02 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-10-17 2022-11-02 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-10-17 2022-11-02 N
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 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 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 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 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-08-11 2021-10-27 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-09-24 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-09-24 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-09-24 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 2021-08-10 2021-09-24 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-09-24 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-09-24 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-08-10 2021-09-24 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 N
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 N
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Health 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 N
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Health 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 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 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 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 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 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 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 N
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Health 2020-02-28 2020-09-25 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-06-24 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-04-10 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-25 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-25 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-02-27 2020-03-03 N