Prince Of Peace Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0689
F 0689 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
prior to the start of their next shift.* The lift and sling used during transfer were immediately taken out of use until full inspections could deem the equipment in working order. The inspection found the lift and sling to be in good working order. * Mechanical full-body lift transfer audits were initiated and will continue for a minimum of six weeks. * The resident was assessed by physical therapy for appropriate sling selection and mechanical lift procedures. No changes or additional recommendations were identified. * The safe lift Stop for Safety Process was implemented and incorporated into ongoing audits for all staff completing resident transfers utilizing any lift. * The interdisciplinary team has begun a review of all residents who utilize mechanical lifts to assess safety and appropriateness of current interventions. Additional care plan interventions were added as necessary based on individual resident needs. * All mechanical lift sling sizes were reviewed and reassessed for accuracy and appropriate resident fit.
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PRINCE OF PEACE CARE CENTER in ELLENDALE, ND inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ELLENDALE, ND, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from PRINCE OF PEACE CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.