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Deficiency Records for Amethyst Health of Wausau
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Amethyst Health of Wausau. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Amethyst Health of Wausau. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2025-11-06 | 2026-02-01 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2025-11-06 | 2026-02-01 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2025-11-06 | 2026-02-01 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2025-11-06 | 2026-02-01 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2025-11-06 | 2025-11-21 | Y |
| Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | Health | 2025-09-24 | 2025-10-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-09-24 | 2025-10-24 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-14 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-14 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-14 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-14 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-14 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-14 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-10 | 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 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-10 | 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 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-10 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-10 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-10 | N |
| 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 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-09-04 | 2025-10-10 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2025-08-19 | 2025-09-19 | Y |
| Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | Health | 2025-08-19 | 2025-09-19 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2025-08-19 | 2025-09-19 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2025-08-19 | 2025-09-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-08-19 | 2025-09-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-08-19 | 2025-09-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-04-15 | 2025-05-05 | Y |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | N |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | 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 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-20 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-20 | N |
| Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | Health | 2024-05-30 | 2024-06-30 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-09 | 2023-10-04 | 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 | 2023-09-12 | 2023-09-21 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-12 | 2023-09-21 | Y |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | Y |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | 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 | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | 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 | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-08-09 | 2023-09-07 | N |