Firesteel Healthcare Center
FIRESTEEL HEALTHCARE CENTER in MITCHELL, SD — inspection on January 22, 2025.
Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Based on the above information, past non-compliance at F-F684 occurred on 1/16/25, and based on the provider's implemented corrective action for the deficient practice confirmed on 1/22/25, the non-compliance is considered past non-compliance.
435109 01/22/2025
Firesteel Healthcare Center 1120 East 7th Avenue Mitchell, SD 57301
*The maximum lifting capacity of each lift is located on the opposite side of the stand mast from the
*All [brand name sit-to-stand lift] equipment must be maintained regularly by competent staff according to the maintenance checklist provided. *For the safety of the patient, securely fasten the safety strap around the patient's torso.
Secure the buckle and pull the strap to tighten. *Verify the loops are properly hooked inside the pigtail and the end of the [brand name sit-to-stand lift] arms and the Safety Catch is in place, blocking the strap from exiting through the pigtail. *As the patient is being raised, simultaneously tighten the safety strap buckled around their torso. *The Safety & Maintenance Checklist included safety tabs need to be checked to make sure they are in place, with a photograph of the metal clips where the sling attached to the lift.
Review of the provider's 1/12/25 SD DOH FRI regarding resident 2 revealed:
*On 1/11/25 at 9:30 p.m. while CNA C was attempting to transfer him with the sit-to-stand lift she lowered him to the floor because he was not able to maintain a safe standing position.
*He required two staff to assist him with transfers while using the sit-to-stand lift.
*The sit-to-stand leg strap was not used during that transfer.
*His Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) assessment score was 14, which indicated he was cognitively intact.
-He was his own responsible party and did not want his mother called.
*He was assessed and had no injuries.
*The physician was notified.
2.
Interview on 1/21/25 at 2:06 p.m. with CNA H and CNA I regarding the use of mechanical lifts revealed:
*Some residents who used the mechanical sit-to-stand lift for transfers required the assistance of one staff and some required the assistance of two staff.
*Some residents had a lift sling stored in their room and others shared a sling that was stored on the lift.
435109
Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 435109 B.
Wing 01/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Firesteel Healthcare Center 1120 East 7th Avenue Mitchell, SD 57301
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