Deficiency Records for Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation. 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-09-27 2023-10-21 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-09-27 2023-10-21 Y
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 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 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-03-09 2023-03-30 Y
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-03-15 2023-03-23 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-15 2023-03-23 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-03-15 2023-03-23 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2023-03-15 2023-03-23 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2023-03-15 2023-03-15 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-09-08 2022-10-18 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-09-08 2022-10-18 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-09-23 2021-10-15 Y
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2021-06-29 2021-07-22 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 2021-06-29 2021-07-22 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2021-06-29 2021-07-22 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 2021-06-29 2021-07-22 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-06-29 2021-07-22 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-06-29 2021-07-22 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-06-29 2021-07-22 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-06-29 2021-07-12 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-06-29 2021-07-12 Y
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2021-06-14 2021-06-22 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-06-14 2021-06-22 N
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Fire Safety 2021-06-14 2021-06-18 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-06-14 2021-06-18 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2021-06-14 2021-06-18 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-06-14 2021-06-18 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-06-14 2021-06-18 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 2021-06-14 2021-06-17 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-08-15 2019-09-09 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-08-15 2019-09-09 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2019-08-15 2019-09-09 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-08-15 2019-09-09 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 2019-08-15 2019-09-09 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 2019-08-15 2019-09-09 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-08-15 2019-09-09 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-08-21 2019-08-26 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2019-08-21 2019-08-26 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2019-08-21 2019-08-22 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-08-21 2019-08-21 N