A list of the most recent deficiencies for Norseland Nursing Home. 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 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 | 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-03 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-01 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-27 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-23 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-22 | 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 | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-09 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-09 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-09 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-09 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-09 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-10-21 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-10-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-10-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-20 | 2021-10-21 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-19 | 2021-10-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-19 | 2021-10-21 | 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 | 2021-10-19 | 2021-10-21 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-10-19 | 2021-10-21 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | N |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | 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 | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-30 | N |
