Deficiency Records for Medilodge of Farmington

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Medilodge of Farmington. 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?
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 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 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 Y
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-11-30 2023-12-27 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-17 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-17 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-17 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-17 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 2023-09-29 2023-10-17 Y
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-17 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-09-29 2023-10-17 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-16 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-16 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-16 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-16 Y
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-16 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-07-27 2023-08-16 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-10-19 2023-01-09 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-10-19 2023-01-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-10-19 2023-01-09 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 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 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 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 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 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 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 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 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 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 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 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 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Health 2022-10-19 2022-11-14 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-10-18 2022-11-11 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 2022-10-18 2022-11-11 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2022-10-18 2022-11-11 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-10-18 2022-11-11 N
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Fire Safety 2022-10-18 2022-11-11 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2022-10-18 2022-11-11 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-10-18 2022-11-11 N
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. Fire Safety 2022-10-18 2022-11-11 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-09-01 2022-09-23 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 2022-09-01 2022-09-23 Y
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Health 2022-09-01 2022-09-23 Y
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2022-08-01 2022-09-23 Y
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2022-08-01 2022-09-23 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-08-01 2022-08-19 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-08-01 2022-08-19 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-08-01 2022-08-19 Y
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 2022-08-01 2022-08-19 Y
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2022-08-01 2022-08-19 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 2022-06-10 2022-06-24 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2022-06-10 2022-06-24 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-05-11 2022-05-25 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-05-11 2022-05-25 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-02-24 2022-03-25 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-02-24 2022-03-25 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-02-24 2022-03-25 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 2022-02-24 2022-03-25 Y
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 2022-02-24 2022-03-25 Y
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 2021-12-22 2022-01-14 Y
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Health 2021-12-22 2022-01-14 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-11-03 2021-11-16 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-11-03 2021-11-16 Y
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-11-13 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-08-26 2021-08-30 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-07-01 2021-08-30 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 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 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 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 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Health 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 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 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 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 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-07-01 2021-07-27 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-04-29 2021-05-07 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-04-29 2021-05-07 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-04-29 2021-05-07 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 2021-04-29 2021-05-07 Y