A list of the most recent deficiencies for Carrie Elligson Gietner Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | 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 | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2022-11-04 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | 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 | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | 2022-12-16 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-17 | 2020-09-17 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2019-10-17 | 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 | 2019-09-17 | 2019-10-08 | 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 | 2019-09-17 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-09-17 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-17 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-09-17 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-09-17 | 2019-10-08 | 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 | 2019-09-17 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-17 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-17 | 2019-10-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-12-20 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | 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 | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | 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 | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | 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 | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-17 | 2018-11-30 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-09 | Not Fixed | N |
