Deficiency Records for St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes

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Updated as of October 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes. 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?
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2019-07-30 2019-09-16 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-07-30 2019-09-16 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-07-30 2019-09-16 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-07-30 2019-09-16 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-07-30 2019-09-16 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-07-30 2019-09-16 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-07-30 2019-09-16 N
Be properly staffed Fire Safety 2019-07-30 2019-09-16 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-07-30 2019-09-16 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-07-30 2019-09-16 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 2019-08-01 2019-09-09 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 2019-08-01 2019-09-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-08-01 2019-09-09 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-07-16 2019-08-12 Y
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 2019-07-16 2019-08-01 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-05-09 2019-06-10 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-04-06 2019-06-10 Y
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2019-04-06 2019-06-10 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. Health 2019-04-06 2019-06-10 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-04-06 2019-06-10 Y
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2019-04-06 2019-06-10 Y
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2019-04-06 2019-06-10 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-04-06 2019-06-10 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2019-04-06 2019-06-10 Y
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2019-04-06 2019-06-10 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2018-07-05 2018-08-20 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2018-07-05 2018-08-20 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-07-05 2018-08-20 N
Be properly staffed Fire Safety 2018-07-05 2018-08-20 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2018-07-05 2018-08-20 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2018-07-05 2018-08-20 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2018-07-03 2018-08-20 N
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Health 2018-07-03 2018-08-20 N
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Health 2018-07-03 2018-08-20 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-07-03 2018-08-20 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is ne Health 2018-07-03 2018-08-20 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Health 2018-07-03 2018-08-20 N
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Health 2018-07-03 2018-08-20 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-07-03 2018-08-20 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2018-03-01 2018-04-20 Y
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2018-03-01 2018-04-20 Y
Hire sufficient dietary support personnel. Health 2017-11-06 2017-11-21 Y
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-11-06 2017-11-21 Y
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 2017-05-15 2017-06-01 N
Have an externally vented heating system. Fire Safety 2017-05-15 2017-06-01 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2017-05-15 2017-06-01 N
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Health 2017-05-18 2017-06-01 N
Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. Health 2017-05-18 2017-06-01 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2017-05-18 2017-06-01 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-05-18 2017-06-01 N
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2017-03-30 2017-04-14 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 2017-02-23 2017-02-28 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 2017-02-23 2017-02-28 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-02-07 2017-02-28 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 2016-12-21 2017-02-28 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 2016-12-21 2017-02-28 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-12-21 2017-02-28 Y
1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; and 2) give regular in-service training based upon these reviews. Health 2016-12-21 2017-02-28 Y
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. Health 2016-12-01 2017-02-28 Y
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2016-12-01 2017-02-28 Y
Hire sufficient dietary support personnel. Health 2016-12-01 2017-02-28 Y
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them. Health 2016-12-01 2017-02-28 Y