A list of the most recent deficiencies for Wapello 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-11-29 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-11-29 | 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 | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-09-21 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | 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 | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | 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 | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-11-01 | 2022-12-30 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-21 | 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 | 2022-10-24 | 2022-10-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-24 | 2022-10-24 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | Y |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | Y |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-06-06 | 2022-06-28 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-14 | Y |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-14 | Y |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-14 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-20 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-20 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-20 | 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 | 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-20 | 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 | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-02 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | 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 | 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-01 | N |
