Deficiency Records for Aitkin Health Services
Updated as of September 01, 2018
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-19 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2017-09-21 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-09-21 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2017-09-21 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-09-21 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-09-21 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2017-09-21 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-09-21 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them. | Health | 2017-09-21 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-09-19 | 2017-10-06 | N |
| A two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| 1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-08-25 | 2016-09-27 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-07-30 | 2015-09-01 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-07-30 | 2015-09-01 | N |
| Horizontal exits. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-29 | 2015-08-30 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-29 | 2015-08-30 | N |
