Deficiency Records for Elevate Care Riverwoods

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Updated as of December 01, 2018

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elevate Care Riverwoods. 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?
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-08-02 2018-08-17 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2018-08-02 2018-08-17 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2018-08-02 2018-08-15 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2018-08-02 2018-08-15 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-08-02 2018-08-15 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2018-08-02 2018-08-15 N
Be properly staffed Fire Safety 2018-08-02 2018-08-13 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2018-08-02 2018-08-08 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-07-18 2018-08-03 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-07-10 2018-07-16 Y
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 2018-07-03 2018-07-11 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-11 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-11 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-11 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-11 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2018-07-03 2018-07-11 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 2018-07-03 2018-07-11 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-05-21 2018-05-29 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-05-21 2018-05-29 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-03-15 2018-03-27 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-03-15 2018-03-27 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-03-15 2018-03-27 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2018-03-14 2018-03-27 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-03-14 2018-03-27 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-03-14 2018-03-27 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2017-09-25 2017-09-26 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-09-25 2017-09-26 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2017-06-08 2017-08-10 N
Keep each resident free from drugs that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2017-06-08 2017-06-23 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 2017-06-08 2017-06-23 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-06-08 2017-06-23 N
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2017-06-08 2017-06-23 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-06-08 2017-06-23 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2017-06-08 2017-06-16 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2017-06-08 2017-06-16 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-06-08 2017-06-16 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2017-06-08 2017-06-16 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2016-12-29 2016-12-30 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-12-22 2016-12-29 Y
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-12 N
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-12 N
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-12 N
A written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-12 N
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-12 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-12 N
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-12 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2016-05-25 2016-06-12 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 2016-05-19 2016-05-20 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-05-19 2016-05-20 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-05-19 2016-05-20 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 2016-03-03 2016-03-19 Y
Allow residents to have visitors. Health 2015-12-14 2015-12-15 Y