Deficiency Records for Independence Village of Waukee
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-30 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-30 | 2016-05-03 | N |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2016-03-24 | 2016-04-24 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-03-24 | 2016-04-24 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-03-24 | 2016-04-24 | Y |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-05-20 | 2015-06-14 | N |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2015-05-20 | 2015-06-14 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-05-20 | 2015-06-14 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2014-03-19 | 2014-05-21 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2014-03-17 | 2014-04-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2014-03-17 | 2014-04-15 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-03-17 | 2014-04-15 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2014-03-17 | 2014-04-15 | N |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | Health | 2014-03-17 | 2014-04-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-03-17 | 2014-04-15 | 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 | 2014-03-17 | 2014-04-15 | N |
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2014-03-17 | 2014-04-15 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-03-17 | 2014-04-15 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2014-03-17 | 2014-04-15 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2014-05-06 | Not Fixed | Y |
| 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 | 2014-01-09 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-01-09 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-01-09 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2013-12-12 | Not Fixed | Y |
| 1) Protect current or future residents from giving up their Medicaid or Medicare benefits; or 2) follow federal rules for admissions. | Health | 2013-10-03 | Not Fixed | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2013-10-03 | Not Fixed | Y |
| 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 | 2013-10-03 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2013-10-03 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2013-10-03 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2013-10-03 | Not Fixed | Y |
| 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 | 2013-10-03 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2013-08-13 | Not Fixed | Y |
| Operate and provide services according to Federal, State, and local laws and professional standards. | Health | 2013-08-13 | Not Fixed | Y |
