Deficiency Records for Kittson Healthcare
Updated as of March 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Kittson Healthcare. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-03 | 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 | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| 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 ne | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2019-01-02 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-12-27 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2018-12-26 | 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 | 2018-11-27 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2018-12-21 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2018-11-29 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2018-11-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-27 | 2018-11-27 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-27 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-09 | N |
| Have a correctly designed non-healthcare occupancy area in a health care facility. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-05 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-05 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-04 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2017-10-03 | 2017-10-04 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-13 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-09 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-09 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-09 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-09 | N |
| Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. | Health | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-09 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-09 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2016-11-04 | 2016-12-01 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-02 | 2016-11-29 | 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 | 2016-11-02 | 2016-11-29 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2016-11-02 | 2016-11-29 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2016-11-04 | 2016-11-29 | N |
