Deficiency Records for Aperion Care Arbors Michigan City
Updated as of April 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aperion Care Arbors Michigan City. 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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-02-05 | 2019-03-01 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2019-01-30 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-27 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-27 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-13 | 2018-12-27 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | 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 | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | 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 | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | 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 | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-11-20 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-10-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-06-27 | 2018-07-23 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-04-18 | 2018-04-27 | Y |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-17 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | 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 | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | 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 | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-01 | 2018-04-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-26 | Y |
| 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 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2018-01-22 | 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 ne | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-12-18 | 2018-01-22 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-24 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-24 | Y |
| Maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. | Health | 2017-06-13 | 2017-07-24 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-05-11 | 2017-06-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of laboratory tests. | Health | 2017-02-07 | 2017-03-06 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | 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 | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-25 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-13 | 2017-01-12 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-11-27 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-11-27 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-11-27 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-11-27 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
| Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of laboratory tests. | Health | 2016-11-27 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
| Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | 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 | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-10-28 | 2016-11-27 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-17 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-09-23 | 2016-10-17 | Y |
