Deficiency Records for Aspire of Estherville
Updated as of April 01, 2020
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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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Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-13 | 2019-06-25 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-04 | N |
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-04 | N |
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-04 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-04 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-04 | N |
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-04 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-04 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-03 | 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 | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-02 | N |
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-02 | N |
Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-13 | 2019-05-21 | N |
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-18 | 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 | 2019-05-13 | 2019-05-15 | N |
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-13 | 2019-05-14 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-13 | 2019-05-14 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-13 | 2019-05-14 | N |
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-10 | N |
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2019-05-08 | 2019-05-10 | N |
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 | N |
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | N |
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | N |
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 | N |
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 | N |
Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | N |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | N |
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-19 | N |