Deficiency Records for The Citadel of Skokie
Updated as of August 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Citadel of Skokie. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-30 | 2018-06-21 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-05 | 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 | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2018-01-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-30 | 2017-12-22 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-30 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-30 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-30 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-30 | 2017-12-21 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2017-12-19 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-30 | 2017-12-18 | 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 | 2017-11-30 | 2017-12-18 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-30 | 2017-12-18 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-11-22 | 2017-12-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-08-03 | 2017-08-23 | Y |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2016-10-14 | 2016-11-28 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-11-22 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-11-16 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2016-10-14 | 2016-11-15 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2016-10-14 | 2016-11-15 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-10-14 | 2016-11-15 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2016-10-14 | 2016-11-14 | N |
| An elevator that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-11-04 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-11-03 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-11-02 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-10-14 | 2016-11-02 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-11-01 | N |
| Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-10-26 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-10-24 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-10-21 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-10-21 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-10-20 | N |
| Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-10-20 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-19 | 2016-10-20 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-02-04 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-25 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-21 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-20 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-19 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-19 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-18 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-18 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-18 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-18 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-12 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-12 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-12 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2015-11-23 | 2015-12-16 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-11-23 | 2015-12-16 | Y |
