A list of the most recent deficiencies for Iron Co Medical 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-30 | 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 | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-05-19 | 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 | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | 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 | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-19 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-19 | 2023-05-11 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-31 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-31 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-05 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-05 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | Health | 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-14 | 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 | 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-09 | 2022-03-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-01-12 | 2022-02-21 | Y |
| Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | Health | 2021-09-01 | 2021-10-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-23 | 2021-08-18 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-06-23 | 2021-07-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-12 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-09 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-09 | Y |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-10 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-03 | 2020-03-31 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-03 | 2020-03-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | 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 | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | 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 | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | 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 | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-28 | 2020-03-23 | 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 | 2020-03-03 | 2020-03-17 | N |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-03 | 2020-03-16 | N |
