Deficiency Records for Selfhelp Home of Chicago
Updated as of September 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Selfhelp Home of Chicago. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-15 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-15 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-15 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-15 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-15 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-15 | N |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-15 | N |
| Keep clinical record information safe. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-15 | 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 | 2016-05-20 | 2016-05-21 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-05-20 | 2016-05-21 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-05-20 | 2016-05-21 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | 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 | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-16 | Not Fixed | N |
