Deficiency Records for Fortress Nursing and Rehabilitation
Updated as of January 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Fortress Nursing and Rehabilitation. 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 and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-07-09 | 2020-08-29 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-02-19 | 2020-02-21 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-10-25 | Y |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-10-25 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-06-18 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-06-18 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2019-06-12 | 2019-06-18 | 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 | 2019-06-11 | 2019-06-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-11 | 2019-06-12 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-10-15 | 2018-10-16 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-10-15 | 2018-10-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-10-15 | 2018-10-16 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-05-23 | 2018-05-30 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-05-23 | 2018-05-30 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2018-05-23 | 2018-05-30 | 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 | 2017-06-01 | 2017-07-01 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-01 | 2017-07-01 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-23 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-23 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-23 | N |
| Give or get x-rays and other tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-23 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-05-25 | 2017-06-23 | N |
