A list of the most recent deficiencies for Nodaway Healthcare. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-18 | Y |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-07-07 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-07-07 | N |
| Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | 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 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | 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 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | 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 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | 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 | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | 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 | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-15 | 2019-05-06 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2018-06-08 | 2018-07-16 | 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 | 2018-06-08 | 2018-07-16 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2018-06-08 | 2018-07-16 | N |
