A list of the most recent deficiencies for Northwestern 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-18 | 2024-01-05 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-18 | 2024-01-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-05 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-09 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2022-03-30 | 2022-03-31 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-18 | 2022-02-14 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-06 | 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 | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-06 | 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 | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-06 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-08 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 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 |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-21 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-21 | N |