A list of the most recent deficiencies for Urbandale Health Care Center. 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 a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-13 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-13 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-13 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-27 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-19 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-19 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-05-05 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-04 | 2023-05-04 | 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 | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-21 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-14 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | 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 | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | Y |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-09 | 2022-11-04 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-08-09 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-26 | Y |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-09 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-11-04 | 2021-12-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-11-04 | 2021-12-04 | 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 | 2021-11-09 | 2021-11-19 | N |
| Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | Health | 2021-09-29 | 2021-10-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-16 | 2021-07-02 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-04 | 2020-03-04 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-02-13 | 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 | 2020-02-04 | 2020-02-12 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-04 | 2020-02-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-04 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-04 | 2020-02-04 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2020-01-30 | 2020-01-31 | N |
