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Deficiency Records for Kittson Healthcare
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Kittson Healthcare. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Kittson Healthcare. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2025-06-11 | 2025-08-23 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2025-06-11 | 2025-08-15 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-06-11 | 2025-08-13 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-06-11 | 2025-08-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-06-11 | 2025-08-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-06-11 | 2025-08-13 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2025-06-11 | 2025-08-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2025-06-11 | 2025-07-09 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2025-06-11 | 2025-06-18 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2025-06-11 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-06-11 | 2025-06-05 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-22 | 2024-07-07 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-26 | 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 | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-26 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-26 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-26 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-26 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-19 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-19 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-19 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-19 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-12 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-07 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-22 | 2024-06-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-29 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-05-22 | 2024-05-21 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-03-18 | 2024-04-24 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-20 | Y |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-20 | 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 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-31 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-31 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-31 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-24 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-24 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-24 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-24 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-24 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-24 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-24 | 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 | 2023-07-13 | 2023-08-24 | N |