A list of the most recent deficiencies for Katahdin 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-29 | 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 | 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-29 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | 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 | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | 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 | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-21 | 2021-10-01 | N |
| Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | Health | 2021-09-22 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2021-09-22 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-22 | 2021-09-27 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2021-09-22 | 2021-09-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-09-22 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-09-22 | 2021-09-23 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-04 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-04 | 2019-12-23 | 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 | 2019-11-04 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-04 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-04 | 2019-12-23 | N |
| Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-21 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-12-21 | N |
