Deficiency Records for Kittson Healthcare
Updated as of August 01, 2023
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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 basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-04-01 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-13 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-13 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-04-07 | 2022-05-06 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-14 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-05-06 | 2021-06-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-11-24 | 2021-01-19 | N |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-31 | 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 | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-14 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2019-12-12 | N |
| Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2019-12-12 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-10 | 2019-12-11 | N |
| 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | 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 |
