Deficiency Records for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk

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Updated as of May 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk. 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?
Establish emergency prep training and testing. Fire Safety 2018-04-19 2018-06-08 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2018-04-19 2018-06-08 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 2018-04-19 2018-06-08 N
Be properly staffed Fire Safety 2018-04-19 2018-06-08 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2018-04-19 2018-06-08 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2018-04-19 2018-06-08 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-04-17 2018-05-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-04-17 2018-05-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-04-17 2018-05-18 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2017-05-30 2017-08-01 N
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Fire Safety 2017-05-30 2017-08-01 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2017-05-30 2017-08-01 N
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Fire Safety 2017-05-30 2017-08-01 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2017-05-30 2017-08-01 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2017-05-30 2017-08-01 N
Provide proof that residents' personal money that is deposited with the nursing home is secure. Health 2017-04-27 2017-05-18 N
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 2017-04-27 2017-05-18 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2017-04-27 2017-05-18 N
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Health 2017-04-27 2017-05-18 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-04-27 2017-05-18 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. Health 2016-03-02 2016-04-13 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2016-03-02 2016-04-13 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-03-02 2016-04-13 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2016-03-02 2016-04-13 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2016-03-02 2016-04-13 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2016-03-02 2016-04-13 N
An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2016-03-01 2016-04-12 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-03-01 2016-04-12 N