Deficiency Records for Ellsworth Health Services
Updated as of May 01, 2023
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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? |
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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 |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-06-11 | 2020-07-08 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-06-11 | 2020-07-08 | Y |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-12 | 2020-01-14 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | 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 | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-12 | 2019-10-11 | 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 |