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Deficiency Records for Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-04-08 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | 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 | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | 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 (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | 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 | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | 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 | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | 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 | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2026-02-11 | 2026-03-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2026-02-04 | 2026-03-05 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-11-19 | 2025-12-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-11-26 | 2025-12-16 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-06-18 | 2025-07-15 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2025-02-26 | 2025-03-26 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-02-26 | 2025-03-26 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | 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 | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | 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 | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-01-09 | 2025-02-12 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-22 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-22 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-22 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-22 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-07-30 | 2024-08-22 | Y |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-30 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-06-27 | 2024-07-30 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-04-18 | 2024-05-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-05-14 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-04-18 | 2024-05-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-03-27 | 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 | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Have a Compliance and Ethics Program. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | Y |
| Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-29 | 2024-02-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-10-10 | 2023-10-16 | Y |