A list of the most recent deficiencies for Dubuque Specialty Care. 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 | 2023-10-24 | 2023-12-04 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-17 | 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 | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-15 | 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 | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-11 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-11 | 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 | 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-23 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-25 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-08-05 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-26 | 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 | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-26 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-02 | 2021-12-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-15 | Y |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-02 | 2021-11-02 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-02 | 2021-11-02 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-21 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-21 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-21 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-21 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-21 | N |
