Deficiency Records for Portagepointe
Updated as of September 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Portagepointe. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2020-01-02 | 2020-02-10 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2020-01-02 | 2020-02-10 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2020-01-02 | 2020-02-10 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-02 | 2020-02-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-01-02 | 2019-12-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-25 | 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 | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-25 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-20 | 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 | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-16 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-13 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-13 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-05-04 | 2018-06-01 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-05-04 | 2018-06-01 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2017-12-05 | 2018-01-12 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-29 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-29 | 2018-01-05 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-29 | 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 | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-20 | 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 | 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-19 | 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 | 2017-02-23 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-23 | 2017-04-24 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-23 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-23 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-23 | 2017-04-21 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-02-23 | 2017-04-05 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2017-02-23 | 2017-03-31 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2017-02-23 | 2017-03-29 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2017-02-23 | 2017-03-29 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-02-23 | 2017-03-29 | N |
