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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Friendship Home Association has been cited for a total of 27 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Iowa, the average facility has **33.28 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey Date: 2024-08-01
Correction Date: 2024-08-22
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey Date: 2024-08-01
Correction Date: 2024-08-22
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey Date: 2024-08-01
Correction Date: 2024-08-22
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2024-08-01
Correction Date: 2024-08-22
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey Date: 2023-11-09
Correction Date: 2023-12-04
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2023-11-09
Correction Date: 2023-12-04
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Survey Date: 2023-11-09
Correction Date: 2023-12-04
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey Date: 2023-11-09
Correction Date: 2023-12-04
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2023-11-09
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey Date: 2023-07-20
Correction Date: 2023-08-16
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey Date: 2023-07-20
Correction Date: 2023-08-16
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey Date: 2023-07-20
Correction Date: 2023-08-16
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey Date: 2023-07-20
Correction Date: 2023-08-16
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey Date: 2022-06-30
Correction Date: 2022-07-07
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey Date: 2022-06-30
Correction Date: 2022-07-07
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey Date: 2021-01-07
Correction Date: 2021-01-29
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey Date: 2021-01-07
Correction Date: 2021-01-29
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey Date: 2021-01-07
Correction Date: 2021-01-29
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2021-01-07
Correction Date: 2021-01-29
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey Date: 2020-08-17
Correction Date: 2020-09-08
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2020-08-17
Correction Date: 2020-09-08
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2019-06-15
Correction Date: 2019-06-17
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey Date: 2019-06-15
Correction Date: 2019-06-17
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2019-06-15
Correction Date: 2019-06-17
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2019-06-15
Correction Date: 2019-06-17
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey Date: 2019-06-15
Correction Date: 2019-06-17
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2019-06-15
Correction Date: 2019-06-17
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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