A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lincoln Health Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-04-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-04-11 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-29 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-28 | 2024-03-29 | 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 | 2024-02-08 | 2024-03-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-22 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-22 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-20 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-13 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-10 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-09 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2019-12-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2019-12-10 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-10-31 | 2019-12-06 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-10-31 | 2019-12-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-12-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-12-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-12-13 | 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 | 2018-10-04 | 2018-12-13 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-12-12 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-12-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-12-10 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-23 | 2018-12-05 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-23 | 2018-11-02 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-23 | 2018-10-31 | N |
