A list of the most recent deficiencies for Miners Colfax 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-02 | 2023-04-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-07 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-07 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-03 | 2023-04-07 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-31 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-31 | 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 | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-31 | 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 | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-31 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-02-08 | 2022-03-31 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-08 | 2022-03-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-08 | 2022-03-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-08 | 2022-03-30 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-08 | 2022-03-24 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-08 | 2022-02-24 | N |
| The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | Health | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-13 | 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 | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-13 | N |
| Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. | Fire Safety | 2020-10-14 | 2020-11-13 | N |
