Deficiency Records for Aitkin Health Services
Updated as of October 01, 2023
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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? |
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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 |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-12-29 | 2021-01-22 | 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 | 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 |