Deficiency Records for Aitkin Health Services

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Updated as of March 01, 2020

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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 a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-09-13 2019-10-23 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-09-13 2019-10-23 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2019-09-13 2019-10-23 Y
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
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 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 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-08-23 2018-10-02 N
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