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? |
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | 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 | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-22 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-04 | 2022-06-04 | 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 | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-04 | 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 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | 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 | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-28 | N |
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-31 | Not Fixed | N |
Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-31 | Not Fixed | N |