Deficiency Records for Harmony Waterloo
Updated as of April 01, 2019
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-10-17 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-07-10 | 2018-07-31 | Y |
| 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 | 2018-07-10 | 2018-07-31 | Y |
| 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 | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | 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 ne | Health | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-14 | Y |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-12 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-12 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-12 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-12 | 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 | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-07-19 | 2017-07-20 | Y |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-08 | 2017-01-01 | 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 | 2016-12-08 | 2017-01-01 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-08 | 2017-01-01 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-08 | 2017-01-01 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-08 | 2017-01-01 | N |
| Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-08 | 2017-01-01 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-01 | 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 | 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-01 | 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 | 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-01 | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-01 | Y |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-01 | Y |
| 1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-01 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-01 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-01 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2016-08-17 | 2016-08-18 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-07-01 | 2016-07-15 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-07-01 | 2016-07-15 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-07-01 | 2016-07-15 | Y |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-07-01 | 2016-07-15 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2016-07-01 | 2016-07-15 | Y |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-04 | 2016-01-14 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-04 | 2016-01-14 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-04 | 2016-01-14 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-04 | 2016-01-14 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-04 | 2016-01-14 | N |
| Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge or transfer from the nursing home. | Health | 2015-12-03 | 2015-12-22 | N |
| 1) Protect current or future residents from giving up their Medicaid or Medicare benefits; or 2) follow federal rules for admissions. | Health | 2015-12-03 | 2015-12-22 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2015-12-03 | 2015-12-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-12-03 | 2015-12-22 | N |
