A list of the most recent deficiencies for West Suburban Medical Ctr. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-12 | 2023-11-30 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-31 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-14 | 2022-12-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-14 | 2022-12-19 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-14 | 2022-10-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-19 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-09-19 | N |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-19 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-19 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-19 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-29 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-29 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-29 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-29 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-29 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-29 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-29 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-29 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-10 | 2021-06-25 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-06-04 | 2021-06-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-04 | 2021-06-17 | 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 | 2021-06-04 | 2021-06-17 | N |
| 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 | 2021-06-04 | 2021-06-17 | 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 | 2021-06-04 | 2021-06-14 | N |
