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Deficiency Records for Springfield Skilled Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Springfield Skilled Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Springfield Skilled Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| 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 | 2026-01-27 | 2026-02-24 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-24 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-24 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-24 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-24 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2026-01-13 | 2026-02-24 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-05-20 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2025-04-10 | 2025-05-20 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-05-20 | Y |
| 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 | 2025-02-13 | 2025-05-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-05-20 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-05-02 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-04-28 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-04-22 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | 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 | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-27 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-26 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-21 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-17 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-03-07 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | 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 | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-28 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2024-11-20 | 2024-12-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-08-30 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-10-07 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2024-10-07 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2024-10-07 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-09-12 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2024-08-30 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2024-08-30 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-08-30 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-08-30 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-07-12 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-07-12 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-07-12 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2024-07-12 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2024-07-12 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-10-11 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-08-22 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-07-12 | 2024-08-22 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-21 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-21 | Y |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-01-24 | 2024-02-21 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2023-12-06 | 2024-01-09 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-08 | 2023-09-20 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-08-08 | 2023-09-20 | Y |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | 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 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | 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 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-05 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-05 | 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 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-05 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-05 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-03 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-22 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-20 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-15 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | 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 | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | 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 | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-07 | N |