Deficiency Records for Ellsworth Health Services
Updated as of November 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ellsworth Health Services. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2017-07-12 | 2017-08-10 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-07-12 | 2017-08-10 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2017-07-12 | 2017-08-10 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-07-12 | 2017-08-10 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-07-12 | 2017-08-10 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-01 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-01 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-01 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-08-01 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-07-25 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-07-25 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-07-25 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-07-25 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-07-25 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-07-25 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-07-25 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-07-25 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-07-25 | 2016-08-17 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-14 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-14 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-14 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-14 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Have other fire safety features required by fire safety codes. | Fire Safety | 2015-07-14 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | 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 | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-08-07 | N |
