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Irondale Post Acute has been cited for a total of 82 deficiencies since we began saving each survey. We believe it is worthwhile to show how things are and were. Some improve and some get worse. Rather than a snapshot, we take s longer view than most. A longer view, we believe, paints a better and more worthwhile picture. We start from them most recent and go back as you scroll down.

Tip: Surveys happen throughout the year and you may want to check with the location or here to see if more recent data is available for Irondale Post Acute.

Since we bagan longer term (multi year tracking, numbers will naturally be higher than 3 (or so surverys).
There are 228 nursing homes in Colorado with a total of 10,232 deficiencies resulting in an average of 44.88 deficiencies per nursing home.

The following table describes how deficiencies are scored. An easy way to remember the severity of a deficiency's scope is that the further along in the alphabet (A through L) the scope value is, the more severe the deficiency is.
Additionally, A through F means no actual harm has happened.

Table describing the severity and scope of deficiencies

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Deficiency Cited, Scope, survery date, stems from a complaint, and Date of Correction
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-09-13
Corrected:
2023-10-23
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-03-06
Corrected:
2023-04-03
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-03-06
Corrected:
2023-04-03
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-03-06
Corrected:
2023-04-03
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-03-06
Corrected:
2023-04-03
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-03-06
Corrected:
2023-04-03
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-03-06
Corrected:
2023-04-03
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-03-06
Corrected:
2023-04-03
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2023-03-06
Corrected:
2023-04-03
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-09-01
Corrected:
2022-09-09
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-09-01
Corrected:
2022-09-09
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-09-01
Corrected:
2022-09-09
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-09-01
Corrected:
2022-09-09
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2020-07-07
Corrected:
2020-07-24
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-19
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-24
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-19
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-24
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-19
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-19
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-19
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-24
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-19
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-24
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-19
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2020-02-13
Corrected:
2020-03-19
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
C
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-06
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-06
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-06
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
C
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-06
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
J
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
K
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-04-04
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Category:
Environmental Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
C
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-06
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-06
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-06
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
C
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-06
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
J
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
K
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-04-04
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Category:
Environmental Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-01-29
Corrected:
2019-03-20

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