A list of the most recent deficiencies for Independence Village of Waukee. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | 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 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-28 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-01 | N |
| 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 | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-30 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-09 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2021-08-09 | Y |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-30 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-27 | 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 | 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-27 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-27 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-27 | N |
