A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aitkin Health Services. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-08 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-02 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-02-02 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-02 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-02 | 2023-04-12 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-02 | 2023-04-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-24 | 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 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-24 | 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 | 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-24 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-27 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-12-06 | 2023-01-13 | 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 | 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-19 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-19 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-13 | 2021-11-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-20 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-20 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-20 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-20 | 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 | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-10 | 2021-09-13 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-27 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-06-25 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-16 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-03-11 | 2021-04-16 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-23 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-10-23 | 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 | 2019-09-11 | 2019-10-10 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-11 | 2019-10-03 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-11 | 2019-09-27 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-11 | 2019-09-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-11 | 2019-09-16 | N |
