A list of the most recent deficiencies for Canal View - Houghton County. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-06-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-02-07 | 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 | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | 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 | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | 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 | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-08 | 2024-01-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-27 | 2023-05-30 | Y |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-07 | 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 | 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-07 | 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 | 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-13 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-11-01 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2022-10-05 | 2022-09-29 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2021-07-14 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-14 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-07-14 | 2021-08-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-14 | 2021-08-12 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-11 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-11 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-11 | N |
