Deficiency Records for Clarkfield Care Center

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Updated as of August 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Clarkfield Care 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?
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 2019-03-22 2019-04-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-03-22 2019-04-18 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-03-20 2019-04-12 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2019-03-20 2019-03-20 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-03-22 2018-04-20 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-03-22 2018-04-20 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 2018-03-22 2018-04-20 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-03-22 2018-04-20 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2018-03-22 2018-04-20 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 2018-03-22 2018-04-20 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-02-02 2017-03-21 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2017-02-02 2017-03-21 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2017-02-02 2017-03-21 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2017-02-02 2017-03-21 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-02-02 2017-03-21 N
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. Health 2017-02-02 2017-03-21 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-02-02 2017-03-21 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-02-02 2017-03-21 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-03-15 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2017-02-02 2017-03-05 N
Make sure that paid feeding assistants 1) completed training; 2) work under the supervision of a RN or LPN; and 3) feed only residents who have no complicated feeding problems. Health 2017-02-02 2017-03-02 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-02-28 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2017-01-31 2017-02-24 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-02-02 2017-02-20 N