A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nora Springs 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-18 | 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 | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-05-18 | 2023-06-18 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-24 | 2023-05-26 | 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 | 2023-05-24 | 2023-05-24 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-24 | 2023-05-24 | N |
| Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-29 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-29 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-17 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-28 | 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 | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-24 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-24 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-10 | 2020-03-01 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-10 | 2020-03-01 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-10 | 2020-02-26 | N |
