Deficiency Records for Otterbein Sunset House

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Otterbein Sunset House. 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?
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2024-01-22 2024-02-10 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-03-03 2023-03-30 Y
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-03-03 2023-03-30 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-08-25 2022-10-09 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-08-25 2022-10-09 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-08-25 2022-10-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-08-25 2022-10-09 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-08-25 2022-10-09 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-22 2022-10-09 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-22 2022-10-09 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-03-28 2021-12-22 Y
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2019-09-05 2019-10-11 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2019-09-05 2019-10-11 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2019-09-05 2019-10-11 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2019-09-05 2019-10-11 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-09-05 2019-10-11 N
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Health 2019-09-05 2019-10-11 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-09-05 2019-10-11 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2019-09-03 2019-10-11 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2019-09-03 2019-10-11 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-09-03 2019-10-11 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-09-03 2019-10-11 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-09-03 2019-10-11 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-09-03 2019-10-11 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-09-03 2019-10-11 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-08-02 2018-08-24 N
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. Fire Safety 2018-07-30 2018-08-24 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2018-07-30 2018-08-24 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2018-07-30 2018-08-24 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-07-30 2018-08-24 N