A list of the most recent deficiencies for Mercyone Siouxland Medical 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | Health | 2024-01-18 | 2024-02-13 | N |
| Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | Health | 2024-01-18 | 2024-02-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-18 | 2024-02-13 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-06 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2022-01-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-29 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-23 | N |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-23 | 2020-02-23 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-02-12 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-29 | 2020-02-12 | N |
