Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
10 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F756 - Drug Regimen Review
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F758 - Medication Errors
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.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0031GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- 0039GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0293GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0347GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
F712 - Frequency of physician visits
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 7, 2024 survey of Aitkin Health Services?
This was a inspection survey of Aitkin Health Services on March 7, 2024. The surveyor cited 10 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Aitkin Health Services on March 7, 2024?
Yes, 10 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a t..."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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