Deficiency Records for Aperion Care Kokomo
Updated as of March 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aperion Care Kokomo. 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 and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-01-21 | 2021-02-20 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-01-21 | 2021-02-20 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2021-01-05 | 2021-02-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-01-05 | 2021-02-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-11-16 | 2020-12-15 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2020-11-16 | 2020-12-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2020-07-23 | 2020-08-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-07-23 | 2020-08-19 | Y |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2020-07-23 | 2020-08-19 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-15 | 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 | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-15 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-12-19 | 2020-01-15 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-10-01 | 2019-10-31 | Y |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-09-11 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-09-11 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-09-11 | N |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-09-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-09-11 | 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 | 2019-06-21 | 2019-09-11 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-09-11 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-09-11 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-09-11 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | 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 | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | 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 | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-31 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-06-21 | 2019-08-13 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-03-01 | 2019-04-17 | 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 | 2019-03-01 | 2019-04-17 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-03-01 | 2019-04-17 | Y |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2019-03-01 | 2019-04-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-03-01 | 2019-04-17 | Y |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2019-03-01 | 2019-04-17 | Y |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2019-03-01 | 2019-04-17 | Y |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-03-01 | 2019-04-17 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-01-22 | 2019-04-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-01-22 | 2019-04-17 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-01-22 | 2019-03-01 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-01-22 | 2019-03-01 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-01-22 | 2019-03-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-01-22 | 2019-03-01 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-01-22 | 2019-03-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-08-13 | 2018-09-12 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-08-13 | 2018-09-12 | Y |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-07-13 | N |
| Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-06-11 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-06-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-06-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-06-11 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-04-23 | 2018-06-11 | 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 | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | N |
| 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 | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-04-06 | 2018-05-06 | 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 | 2017-05-15 | 2017-07-24 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-07-24 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-15 | 2017-06-15 | N |
| Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge or transfer from the nursing home. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | 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 | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-04-24 | 2017-05-24 | N |
