A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elkader 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-16 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-08-30 | 2023-09-30 | 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 | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-28 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-28 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-28 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-08-20 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-30 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-15 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-15 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-14 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-07-01 | 2021-07-12 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-02 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-02 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-02 | N |
