Deficiency Records for Longhouse-Northshire, Ltd
Updated as of April 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Longhouse-Northshire, Ltd. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | 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 | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-20 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| 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 | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | 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 | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-28 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-20 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-10-19 | 2017-11-10 | Y |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-06 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-29 | 2016-10-29 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-09-22 | 2016-10-22 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-09-22 | 2016-10-22 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-09-22 | 2016-10-22 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-09-22 | 2016-10-22 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-09-22 | 2016-10-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-09-22 | 2016-10-22 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-09-22 | 2016-10-22 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-09-22 | 2016-10-22 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-29 | 2016-10-04 | N |
| Approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-29 | 2016-10-03 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-09-29 | 2016-09-30 | N |
