A list of the most recent deficiencies for Buffalo Lake Health 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2023-12-20 | 2024-02-02 | 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 | 2023-12-20 | 2024-02-02 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-31 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-10-13 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-06-09 | 2021-07-16 | Y |
