A list of the most recent deficiencies for Mount Ayr 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-16 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-16 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-15 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-18 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-18 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-18 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-19 | 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 | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-18 | 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 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-18 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-18 | N |
