A list of the most recent deficiencies for Essentia Health Homestead. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-06 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-28 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-27 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-27 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-15 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-15 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-08 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-08 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-08-03 | 2022-09-08 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-05 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-05 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-19 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-19 | N |
