A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cedar Falls Health Care Center. 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 | 2023-09-12 | 2023-08-28 | Y |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-28 | 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 | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-08-28 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-20 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-20 | 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 | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-20 | 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 | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-20 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | 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 | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | 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 | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | 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 | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | Y |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-02-01 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-30 | 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 | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-13 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-13 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2022-10-12 | 2022-11-09 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-10-12 | 2022-11-09 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-28 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-28 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-28 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-28 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-28 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-28 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-28 | Y |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-28 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-07-05 | 2022-07-14 | Y |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2021-08-05 | 2021-08-17 | 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 | 2021-08-05 | 2021-08-17 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-08-11 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-08-11 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-08-10 | 2021-08-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | 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 | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | 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 | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-30 | 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 | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-30 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-30 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-30 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-30 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-06-27 | 2019-07-25 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-11 | 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 | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-08 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-08 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-05 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-05 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-05 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-03 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-03 | N |
