Deficiency Records for Aspire of Estherville
Updated as of July 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aspire of Estherville. 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? |
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-02 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-02 | N |
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-02 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-02 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-02 | Y |
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-20 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-08 | 2017-01-05 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-08 | 2016-12-22 | N |
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2016-12-08 | 2016-12-21 | 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 | 2016-12-08 | 2016-12-20 | 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 | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion, unless it is unavoidable due to resident?s clinical condition. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | Y |
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-14 | 2016-02-17 | N |
Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-14 | 2016-02-17 | N |
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-14 | 2016-02-17 | N |
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-14 | 2016-02-17 | N |
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-14 | 2016-02-17 | 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 | 2016-01-14 | 2016-02-11 | N |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-01-14 | 2016-02-11 | N |
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-01-14 | 2016-02-11 | N |
1) Receive registry verification that a nurse aide has met the required training and skills that the State requires; and 2) ensure nurse aides receive the required retraining after 24 months if nursing related services were not provided for monetary compe | Health | 2016-01-14 | 2016-02-11 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2015-08-20 | 2015-09-17 | Y |
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2015-08-20 | 2015-09-17 | Y |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-08-20 | 2015-09-17 | Y |
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-08-20 | 2015-09-17 | Y |
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-08-20 | 2015-09-17 | Y |
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2015-08-20 | 2015-09-17 | Y |
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2015-08-20 | 2015-09-17 | Y |
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2015-08-20 | 2015-09-17 | Y |
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2015-08-20 | 2015-09-17 | Y |
1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. | Health | 2015-08-20 | 2015-09-17 | Y |