A list of the most recent deficiencies for Huron Co Med Care Facility. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-08-01 | 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 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-08-01 | 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 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2023-06-30 | 2023-08-01 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | 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 | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-06-27 | 2023-07-26 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-12 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-16 | 2022-12-09 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-04-20 | 2022-05-22 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-29 | 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 | 2021-10-12 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-10-12 | 2021-11-12 | 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 | 2021-10-12 | 2021-11-12 | 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 | 2021-10-12 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2021-10-12 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-12 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-12 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-12 | 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 | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-01 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-01 | 2019-10-04 | 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 | 2019-08-01 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-01 | 2019-10-04 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-01 | 2019-09-17 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-01 | 2019-09-17 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-01 | 2019-09-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | 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 | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | 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 | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | 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 | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | 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 | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2019-08-02 | 2019-09-13 | N |
