Deficiency Records for Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC
Updated as of April 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Accura Healthcare of Ames, LLC. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | 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 ne | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-17 | 2019-09-26 | 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 | 2019-09-17 | 2019-09-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-17 | 2019-09-17 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-17 | 2019-09-17 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-17 | 2019-09-17 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-10 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-06 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-03 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2018-06-14 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-06-14 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-06-14 | 2018-06-29 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-22 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-22 | 2018-06-22 | 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 | 2017-05-02 | 2017-05-10 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-02 | 2017-05-10 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-02 | 2017-05-10 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-02 | 2017-05-10 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-05-02 | 2017-05-10 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-04-27 | 2017-05-08 | N |
