Deficiency Records for Waterfall Health of Wausau

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Updated as of August 01, 2016

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Waterfall Health of Wausau. 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 necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2015-09-17 2015-10-27 N
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2015-09-30 2015-10-16 N
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. Health 2015-09-17 2015-10-15 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2015-09-17 2015-10-15 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2015-09-17 2015-10-15 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2015-09-17 2015-10-15 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 2015-09-17 2015-10-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2015-09-17 2015-10-15 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2015-09-17 2015-10-15 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2015-09-17 2015-10-15 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2015-09-17 2015-10-15 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2015-03-31 2015-04-28 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2014-08-07 2014-09-08 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2014-08-07 2014-09-08 N
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. Health 2014-08-07 2014-09-08 N
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Health 2014-03-11 2014-03-31 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2013-08-06 2013-08-26 Y
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 2013-08-06 2013-08-26 Y
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 2013-06-25 2013-08-26 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day. Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2013-06-25 2013-07-24 N
Exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2013-06-27 2013-07-16 N
An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. Fire Safety 2013-06-27 2013-06-28 N
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2013-06-27 2013-06-27 N
Rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. Fire Safety 2013-06-27 2013-06-27 N