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Deficiency Records for Northwestern Healthcare Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Northwestern Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Northwestern Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | Y |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | 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 | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | Health | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-08-27 | 2025-09-20 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-26 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-26 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-26 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-12-09 | 2024-12-26 | Y |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-09-24 | 2024-10-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-13 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-13 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-13 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-08-26 | 2024-09-13 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2024-05-07 | 2024-05-22 | Y |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-21 | 2024-01-05 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-21 | 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 and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 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 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | N |
| 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 |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-14 | 2021-10-06 | N |