A list of the most recent deficiencies for Northern Montana 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 special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-08 | 2023-08-30 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-08 | 2023-08-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-08 | 2023-08-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-08 | 2023-08-30 | 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 | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-25 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-25 | 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 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-14 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-14 | 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 | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-14 | 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 | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-14 | 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 | 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-07 | N |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-06 | N |
