Deficiency Records for Whitewater Health Services
Updated as of April 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Whitewater 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-22 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-22 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-22 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Be properly staffed | Fire Safety | 2018-08-22 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-22 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-22 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-08-09 | 2018-09-18 | 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 | 2017-06-07 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-07 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-07 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2017-06-08 | 2017-07-18 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-07 | N |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-22 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-12 | 2016-04-12 | N |
