Deficiency Records for Elkhart Oaks Care Center
Updated as of February 01, 2018
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elkhart Oaks Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-27 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-09 | N |
| Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property. | Health | 2017-10-11 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| 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 | 2017-10-11 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-10-11 | 2017-11-06 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-09-07 | 2017-09-19 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-10 | 2017-02-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-10 | 2017-02-09 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-10 | 2017-01-20 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-01-11 | 2017-01-18 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-10 | 2017-01-12 | 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 | 2017-01-11 | 2017-01-12 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-01-11 | 2017-01-12 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2017-01-11 | 2017-01-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-05-19 | 2016-05-20 | Y |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-04-13 | 2016-04-25 | Y |
| 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 | 2016-04-13 | 2016-04-25 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-04-13 | 2016-04-25 | Y |
| Fire resistant room wall surfaces. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-05 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-05 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-05 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-05 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-05 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-05 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-05 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-05 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-05 | 2016-02-05 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-01-05 | 2016-02-05 | 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 | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-25 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-25 | N |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | Health | 2016-01-06 | 2016-01-25 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2017-11-08 | Not Fixed | N |
