Deficiency Records for Aurora Nursing Center
Updated as of May 01, 2023
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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? |
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Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-11-11 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-08-09 | N |
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-08-09 | N |
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-08-09 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-08-09 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-08-09 | N |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-07-18 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-07-13 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | 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 | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | 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 | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | 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 | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | 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 | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-11 | 2022-06-25 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-09 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-09 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-08-19 | 2021-09-09 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-04-30 | 2021-06-13 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-09-29 | 2020-09-07 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-07-07 | 2020-09-04 | 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 | 2020-07-07 | 2020-09-04 | Y |
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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 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 |
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 requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-19 | 2019-10-17 | 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 |
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 |