A list of the most recent deficiencies for Harmony Dubuque. 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 | 2024-01-08 | 2024-02-01 | 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 | 2024-01-08 | 2024-02-01 | Y |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-29 | 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 | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-29 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-29 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-29 | 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 | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-29 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-29 | N |
| 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 | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-29 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-29 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-29 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-15 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-08 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-07-10 | 2023-08-24 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-07-10 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-07-10 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-07-10 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-10 | 2023-07-26 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-10 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2022-10-20 | 2022-11-07 | 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 | 2022-10-20 | 2022-11-07 | 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 | 2022-10-20 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-10-20 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-10-20 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-10-25 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2022-09-13 | 2022-09-30 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-20 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-15 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-15 | 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 | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-05 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-21 | 2021-05-03 | N |
