A list of the most recent deficiencies for Harmony Waterloo. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-10-18 | 2023-11-09 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-13 | 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 | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-13 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-13 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-13 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-13 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-22 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-22 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-22 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-09 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-11-22 | 2022-12-09 | 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 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-07 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-07 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-29 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2021-11-10 | 2021-12-03 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-07-21 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-07-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-07-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-13 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-31 | 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 | 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-23 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-23 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-22 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-20 | N |
