Deficiency Records for Optalis Health and Rehab of Sterling Heights
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Optalis Health and Rehab of Sterling Heights. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-09 | Y |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-09 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-11-27 | 2023-12-18 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-10-18 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-10-18 | 2023-10-27 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | 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 | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | 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 | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | Y |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | Y |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | 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 | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | 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 | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-08 | 2023-03-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-05 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| 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 | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | 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 | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-01-13 | 2022-02-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-07 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2021-08-09 | 2021-09-07 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-25 | 2021-06-23 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-04-07 | 2021-05-04 | 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 | 2021-04-07 | 2021-05-04 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-24 | 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 | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-24 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-24 | N |
| Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-24 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-24 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-24 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-24 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | 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 | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | 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 | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | 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 | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-23 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-18 | 2019-07-21 | N |
