A list of the most recent deficiencies for Linn Community Nursing Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | 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 | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-04-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-08 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | 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 | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | 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 | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-15 | 2021-10-15 | 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 | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-10 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-19 | 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 | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-19 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-19 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-19 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-19 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-19 | 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 | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-06-04 | 2019-06-19 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-05 | 2019-03-05 | 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 | 2019-02-05 | 2019-03-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-05 | 2019-03-05 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-05 | 2019-03-05 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-05 | 2019-03-05 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-05 | 2019-03-05 | N |
