Deficiency Records for Springfield Skilled Care Center
Updated as of December 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Springfield Skilled 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-18 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-18 | N |
| Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-18 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2018-01-18 | 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 | 2017-11-20 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-20 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-20 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-20 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-20 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2017-11-20 | 2017-12-29 | N |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2017-03-13 | 2017-04-24 | Y |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-10-21 | 2016-11-25 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-08-23 | 2016-09-30 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-04-19 | 2016-06-16 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-04-19 | 2016-06-16 | Y |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. | Health | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2016-01-27 | 2016-03-18 | N |
