Deficiency Records for Otterbein North Shore

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Otterbein North Shore. 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?
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2023-03-23 2023-04-27 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-03-23 2023-04-27 N
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 2023-03-21 2023-04-27 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2023-03-21 2023-04-27 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-03-21 2023-04-27 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-03-21 2023-04-27 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2023-03-21 2023-04-27 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-03-21 2023-04-27 N
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Health 2023-03-23 2023-04-18 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-06-16 2021-07-01 Y
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Health 2020-02-12 2020-03-23 N
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire. Fire Safety 2020-02-14 2020-03-23 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2020-02-14 2020-03-23 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-02-14 2020-03-23 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-01-04 2019-01-21 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-01-04 2019-01-21 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2019-01-02 2019-01-21 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-01-02 2019-01-21 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-01-02 2019-01-21 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2019-01-02 2019-01-21 N