Deficiency Records for Elevate Care Waukegan
Updated as of June 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elevate Care Waukegan. 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? |
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Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2019-04-16 | 2019-04-23 | 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 | 2019-02-26 | 2019-02-27 | Y |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-29 | 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 | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-29 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-28 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-28 | 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 | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
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 | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | 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 | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-24 | Y |
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-18 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-18 | N |
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-12 | N |
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-10 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
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 | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-12-12 | 2019-01-03 | Y |
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2018-11-28 | 2018-11-29 | Y |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-21 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-21 | Y |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-21 | Y |
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-13 | Y |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2018-10-16 | 2018-10-23 | Y |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2018-08-16 | 2018-08-17 | Y |
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 | 2018-07-30 | 2018-07-31 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-07-30 | 2018-07-31 | 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 | 2018-07-03 | 2018-07-04 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-05-22 | 2018-05-23 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-09 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-09 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2017-11-29 | 2018-03-09 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2018-03-09 | Y |
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2018-02-22 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2018-02-22 | Y |
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | Health | 2017-11-29 | 2018-02-21 | Y |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-01-18 | 2018-01-19 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-01-18 | 2018-01-19 | Y |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2018-01-09 | N |
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2018-01-04 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2018-01-04 | N |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | N |
Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | N |
Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | N |
Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | 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 | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | N |
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | N |
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | N |
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-21 | 2017-12-22 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | N |
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | N |
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 | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | N |
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | Y |
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 | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | Y |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | Y |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | Y |
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-09-27 | 2017-10-06 | Y |
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-09-27 | 2017-10-06 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-08-08 | 2017-08-17 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-21 | 2017-07-05 | Y |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-04-03 | 2017-04-10 | Y |
Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-09 | 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 | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-09 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-09 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-09 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-09 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-09 | N |
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-02 | N |
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-02 | N |
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-02 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-02 | N |
Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-02 | N |
Keep clinical record information safe. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-02 | N |
Let residents voice a complaint or grievance without being treated differently or badly. | Health | 2017-01-26 | 2017-02-02 | Y |
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2016-10-20 | 2016-10-28 | Y |
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-02 | Y |
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 | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-02 | Y |
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 | 2016-09-01 | 2016-09-02 | Y |