Deficiency Records for Cedar Lake Nursing Home
Updated as of September 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cedar Lake 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-02 | 2016-04-07 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-02 | 2016-04-07 | N |
| Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-02 | 2016-04-07 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-02 | 2016-04-07 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-03-03 | 2016-04-01 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-03-03 | 2016-04-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-03-03 | 2016-03-31 | Y |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-02 | 2016-03-04 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2016-03-02 | 2016-03-04 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2016-03-03 | 2016-03-04 | Y |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-03-03 | 2016-03-03 | Y |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2016-03-03 | 2016-03-03 | Y |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-18 | 2015-05-01 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-18 | 2015-05-01 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-03-18 | 2015-04-30 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2015-03-18 | 2015-04-30 | N |
| Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-18 | 2015-03-19 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-06-01 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-06-01 | N |
| Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-06-01 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-16 | 2014-05-31 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-16 | 2014-05-31 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-16 | 2014-05-31 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-05-16 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-05-16 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-05-16 | N |
| Quickly tell the resident's doctor the results of laboratory tests. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-05-16 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-05-16 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-05-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-05-01 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-04-17 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-04-17 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-04-17 | N |
| Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. | Health | 2014-04-16 | 2014-04-17 | N |
