A list of the most recent deficiencies for Shields Nursing Center. 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-11-17 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-11-17 | 2024-01-18 | 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 | 2023-11-17 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-17 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-11-17 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2023-01-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2023-01-12 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2023-01-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2023-01-12 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2023-01-12 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2022-11-17 | 2023-01-12 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-21 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-03 | 2019-07-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-03 | N |
