Deficiency Records for Aurora Nursing Center
Updated as of November 01, 2020
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aurora Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-12-16 | 2020-01-30 | Y |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | 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 | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | 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 | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-03-21 | 2019-04-05 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-12 | Y |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| 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 | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2018-09-24 | 2018-10-26 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-15 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-15 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-15 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-15 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-15 | 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 | 2017-08-04 | 2017-09-15 | N |
