Deficiency Records for Mason City Area Nursing Home
Updated as of April 01, 2023
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Mason City Area Nursing Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-25 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-11-16 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-11-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-11-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-05 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-10 | 2022-05-03 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-03-18 | 2022-03-31 | Y |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-10-21 | 2021-11-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-17 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2020-02-07 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-12-03 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2019-11-29 | N |
