Deficiency Records for Springfield Nursing and Independent Living

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Updated as of September 01, 2018

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Springfield Nursing and Independent Living. 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?
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2018-06-07 2018-07-09 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 2018-06-07 2018-07-09 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-06-07 2018-07-09 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 2018-06-07 2018-07-09 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2018-06-07 2018-07-09 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 2018-04-17 2018-04-27 Y
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2018-04-17 2018-04-27 Y
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2018-03-13 2018-04-10 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-03-08 2018-03-12 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2017-12-06 2017-12-26 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2017-12-06 2017-12-26 Y
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. Health 2017-10-05 2017-10-31 Y
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. Health 2017-10-05 2017-10-31 Y
Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. Health 2017-06-06 2017-06-29 Y
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. Health 2017-06-06 2017-06-29 Y
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. Health 2017-06-06 2017-06-29 Y
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-04-13 2017-06-29 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2017-04-13 2017-06-29 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2017-04-13 2017-06-29 N
Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. Health 2016-11-03 2016-12-23 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2016-04-12 2016-05-06 Y
A two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Fire Safety 2016-01-26 2016-03-11 N
Approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2016-01-26 2016-03-11 N
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2016-01-26 2016-03-11 N
Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. Fire Safety 2016-01-26 2016-03-11 N
Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. Fire Safety 2016-01-26 2016-03-11 N
Exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2016-01-26 2016-03-11 N
An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. Fire Safety 2016-01-26 2016-03-11 N
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2016-01-26 2016-03-11 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2016-01-28 2016-03-11 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-01-28 2016-03-11 N