Deficiency Records for Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center

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Updated as of September 01, 2016

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing and Wellness 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?
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Ensure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain their vision and hearing. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 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 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-05-17 2016-06-06 N
Properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Fire Safety 2016-05-11 2016-06-06 N
Proper facilities for the use and storage of combustible liquids. Fire Safety 2016-05-11 2016-06-06 N
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. Fire Safety 2016-05-11 2016-06-06 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2016-01-11 2016-02-03 Y
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. Health 2015-11-19 2015-11-25 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2015-09-15 2015-10-05 Y
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2015-09-18 2015-09-28 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2015-09-14 2015-09-26 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2015-09-14 2015-09-26 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2015-06-23 2015-07-22 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2015-06-23 2015-07-22 Y
Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. Health 2015-06-23 2015-07-22 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2015-04-10 2015-04-30 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 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 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2015-01-23 2015-03-17 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2015-02-23 2015-03-02 Y
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Health 2015-02-23 2015-03-02 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2015-02-23 2015-03-02 Y
Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. Health 2015-02-23 2015-03-02 Y
Allow residents to have visitors. Health 2015-02-23 2015-03-02 Y
Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. Health 2015-02-23 2015-03-02 Y
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2015-02-23 2015-03-02 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2015-02-23 2015-03-02 Y
Approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Portable fire extinguishers. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2015-01-23 2015-02-24 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2015-01-08 2015-02-05 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2014-11-18 2015-01-20 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2014-11-18 2015-01-20 Y
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. Health 2014-11-18 2015-01-20 Y
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. Health 2014-11-18 2015-01-20 Y
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. Health 2013-12-12 2014-02-03 N
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. Health 2013-12-12 2014-02-03 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2013-12-12 2014-02-03 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2013-12-12 2014-02-03 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2013-12-12 2014-02-03 N
Provide bedrooms that hold no more than 4 residents per room. Health 2013-12-12 2014-02-03 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2013-12-12 2014-02-03 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2013-12-12 2014-02-03 N
Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of laboratory tests. Health 2013-12-12 2014-02-03 N
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2013-12-06 2014-01-31 N
Properly working alarms on sprinkler valves. Fire Safety 2013-12-06 2014-01-31 N
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2013-12-06 2014-01-31 N
Other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. Fire Safety 2013-12-06 2014-01-31 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2013-12-06 2014-01-31 N
Provide bedrooms that hold no more than 4 residents per room. Health 2016-05-17 Not Fixed N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2016-05-17 Not Fixed N
Provide bedrooms that hold no more than 4 residents per room. Health 2015-01-23 Not Fixed N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2015-01-23 Not Fixed N