Deficiency Records for Springfield Skilled Care Center
Updated as of November 01, 2021
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-24 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-24 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-24 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-01-29 | 2021-03-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-25 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-03-12 | 2020-04-03 | Y |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 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 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | 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 |
| 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 |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | 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 properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 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 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 |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 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 |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-26 | 2020-01-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | 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 | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | 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 | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | N |
| Meet other general requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-14 | 2019-02-27 | 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 | 2017-11-20 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-09 | Not Fixed | N |
