Deficiency Records for Aperion Care Oak Lawn
Updated as of September 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aperion Care Oak Lawn. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-09 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-11-15 | 2019-12-09 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-26 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | 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 | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2019-09-06 | 2019-09-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-09 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-09 | 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 | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-09 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2019-08-29 | 2019-09-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-05-15 | 2019-06-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2019-05-28 | 2019-06-01 | Y |
| Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | Health | 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-08 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-08 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-08 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-08 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-11-21 | 2018-12-01 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-10-20 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-09-14 | 2018-10-10 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-10-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-10-05 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-10-04 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-10-04 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2018-09-14 | 2018-10-04 | 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 | 2018-09-14 | 2018-10-04 | 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 | 2018-09-14 | 2018-10-02 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-29 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-29 | Y |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-25 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-09-21 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-09-21 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-09-21 | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-09-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-09-21 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-19 | 2018-09-21 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-09-14 | 2018-09-20 | 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 | 2018-02-02 | 2018-02-15 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-02-15 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-02-15 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-02-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-02-13 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-02-02 | 2018-02-05 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2017-12-12 | 2018-01-11 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-12-12 | 2018-01-11 | Y |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-12-03 | N |
| Provide residents with private access to a telephone. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | 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 | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2017-10-12 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-03 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-02 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-11-02 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-10-31 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-10-31 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-18 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-07-07 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-06-22 | 2017-07-07 | Y |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-04 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-04 | Y |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-04 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-04 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-06-15 | 2017-07-04 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-06-01 | 2017-06-21 | Y |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-06-01 | 2017-06-21 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-05-12 | 2017-05-26 | Y |
