Deficiency Records for Saunders Medical Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Saunders Medical 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?
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 2023-11-02 2023-12-08 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-11-02 2023-12-08 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-11-01 2023-12-08 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2023-11-01 2023-12-08 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-11-01 2023-12-08 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2023-11-01 2023-12-08 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-15 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-15 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2022-10-06 2022-11-15 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-10-05 2022-11-07 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2022-10-05 2022-11-07 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-15 Y
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-15 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-06-14 2021-07-29 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2021-06-14 2021-07-29 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 2021-06-14 2021-07-29 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-06-14 2021-07-29 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-06-14 2021-07-29 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-06-08 2021-07-29 N
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-06-08 2021-07-29 N