A list of the most recent deficiencies for Aristacare at Whiting. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023-11-30 | 2024-01-08 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-30 | 2024-01-08 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-12-06 | 2022-02-25 | 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 | 2021-12-06 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2021-12-06 | 2022-02-25 | 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 | 2021-12-06 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-06 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2021-12-06 | 2022-02-25 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-06 | 2022-01-17 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-06 | 2022-01-17 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-05-27 | 2021-07-01 | Y |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-01-16 | 2019-01-28 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-01-16 | 2019-01-28 | N |
