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Deficiency Records for Medicalodges Independence
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Medicalodges Independence. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Medicalodges Independence. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-06-18 | 2025-09-03 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2025-06-18 | 2025-09-03 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2025-06-18 | 2025-09-03 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2025-06-18 | 2025-09-03 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-17 | N |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-17 | 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 | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-17 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-29 | 2024-01-30 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-15 | 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 | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2023-11-29 | 2023-12-15 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-07 | 2022-06-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-07 | 2022-06-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-10 | 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 | 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-22 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-22 | N |