A list of the most recent deficiencies for Littlefork Medical Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-20 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-16 | 2023-03-20 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-11-02 | 2022-12-02 | 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 | 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-30 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-18 | 2022-05-18 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | 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 | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | 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 | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | 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 | 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-20 | Y |
