A list of the most recent deficiencies for Northwoods Lodge. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-01-12 | 2024-02-13 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2024-01-12 | 2024-02-13 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-01-12 | 2024-02-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-01-12 | 2024-02-13 | 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 | 2024-01-12 | 2024-02-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-16 | 2024-02-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-16 | 2024-02-12 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-16 | 2024-02-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-10-31 | 2023-12-05 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-16 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-16 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-16 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-16 | 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 | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-16 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-16 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-12-16 | 2023-01-16 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-13 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-06-02 | 2022-07-01 | Y |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2020-03-10 | 2020-04-20 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2020-03-10 | 2020-04-20 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2020-03-10 | 2020-04-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2020-03-10 | 2020-04-20 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2020-03-10 | 2020-04-20 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2020-03-10 | 2020-04-20 | N |
| 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 | 2020-03-10 | 2020-04-13 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2020-03-10 | 2020-04-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-03-10 | 2020-04-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-06 | 2020-03-20 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-06 | 2020-03-16 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-06 | 2020-03-16 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-06 | 2020-03-16 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-03-06 | 2020-03-16 | N |
