A list of the most recent deficiencies for Meadows of Ottawa The. 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 care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2024-01-08 | 2024-01-19 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | 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 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-24 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-24 | 2023-11-24 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-23 | N |
| 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 | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-23 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-23 | 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 | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-23 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-27 | 2021-08-23 | 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 | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-10 | 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-10 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-10 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-10 | N |
