A list of the most recent deficiencies for Medicalodges Frontenac. 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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-08 | 2023-07-11 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-14 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-14 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-20 | 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 | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-20 | 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 | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-14 | 2023-04-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | 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 | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2023-03-06 | 2023-03-06 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-21 | 2023-01-26 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-06-01 | 2022-07-02 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-19 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-11-19 | Y |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | 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 | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | 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 | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-26 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-10 | 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 | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-10 | 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 | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-10 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-01 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-01 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-01 | N |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-01 | 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 | 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-01 | 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 | 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-01 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-12-18 | 2020-02-01 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-19 | 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 | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-19 | 2019-11-19 | N |
