General Information: ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC
Nursing home name ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC
Address601 SEVENTH STREET
ONTONAGON, MI 49953
Phone number (906) 884-8000
Located within a hospital Yes
Type of ownership Non profit - Corporation
Owner operates multiple homesYes
Accept Medicare or Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid
Continue Care Retirement CommunityNo
Resident and family councils RESIDENT
Certified number of beds 46
Total number of residents 45
Perc of occupied beds 98
Sprinkler status fully sprinklered
Last health survey date 11/05/2009
Fire survey date: 11/05/2009
Ratings Summary: ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC
Overall rating 3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections 2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures 3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Nursing Home Staffing Info: ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC
National AverageASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC
Overall staff rating Not Available. 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Registered Nurses only rating Not Available 4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars
Total Number of Residents 94.2 45
Total Number of Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day 1.4 hours 1.34 hours
Registered Nurses Hours per Residents per Day 0.6 hours 0.88 hours
Licensed Practical or Vacation Nurses Hours per Resident per Day 0.8 hours 0.46 hours
Certified Nursing Assistants Hours per Residents per Day 0.6 hours 0.88 hours
Health Inpections: ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC
Inspection Results: 11/05/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
12/24/2009Administration Deficiencies 1) Review the work of each nurse aide every year; or 2) give regular training for the nurse aides. E
12/11/2009Environmental Deficiencies Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. D
12/11/2009Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. D
12/04/2009Resident Assessment Deficiencies Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. D
12/11/2009Resident Rights Deficiencies Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. D
Inspection Results: 08/20/2008
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
11/12/2008Pharmacy Service Deficiencies At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
11/12/2008Administration Deficiencies Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
09/22/2008Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. E
09/22/2008Environmental Deficiencies Have a program to keep infection from spreading. E
09/20/2008Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Properly mark drugs and other similar products. E
09/22/2008Administration Deficiencies Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. C
09/22/2008Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
09/22/2008Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. E
09/12/2008Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. C
09/22/2008Environmental Deficiencies Keep safe, clean and homelike surroundings. D
11/12/2008Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
09/12/2008Resident Rights Deficiencies Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. B
11/12/2008Resident Assessment Deficiencies Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
Inspection Results: 09/19/2007
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
10/30/2007Resident Assessment Deficiencies Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. D
10/19/2007Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
10/22/2007Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
10/15/2007Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. B

Fire Safety Inpections: ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC
Inspection Results: 11/05/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
12/30/2009Building Service Equipment Deficiencies heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. F
11/30/2009Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. F
12/30/2009Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. F
12/30/2009Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies properly maintained smoke detectors. F
11/30/2009Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. F
11/30/2009Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies did not have a written emergency evacuation plan. F
11/30/2009Exits and Egress Deficiencies corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. D
11/30/2009Hazardous Area Deficiencies construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. D
Inspection Results: 08/20/2008
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
09/18/2008Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. F
09/15/2008Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. D
09/02/2008Hazardous Area Deficiencies construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. D
Inspection Results: 09/21/2007
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
11/12/2007Smoking Regulations Deficiencies posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed. E
10/19/2007Emergency Plans and Fire Drills Deficiencies record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. F
10/04/2007Hazardous Area Deficiencies construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. E
10/02/2007Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. E

Resident Complaints: ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC
Date Complaint Substantiated: 08/04/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
09/04/2009Administration Deficiencies Choose a doctor to be the medical director. D
09/04/2009Mistreatment Deficiencies 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. E
09/04/2009Mistreatment Deficiencies Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. E
09/04/2009Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
09/04/2009Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
09/04/2009Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. D
Date Complaint Substantiated: 07/21/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
08/28/2009Quality Care Deficiencies Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
Date Complaint Substantiated: 03/04/2009
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
04/23/2009Quality Care Deficiencies Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. D
04/23/2009Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. E
04/23/2009Resident Rights Deficiencies Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. E
Date Complaint Substantiated: 10/05/2007
CorrectedCategoryDeficiencySeverity
12/18/2007Mistreatment Deficiencies Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. G
12/18/2007Mistreatment Deficiencies 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. D

Quality Measures: ASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC
Quality MeasuresNational AverageASPIRUS ONTONAGON HOSPITAL, INC
Overall quality rating Not Available 3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars
Long-Stay Residents
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 2% Not Available - The number of residents is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.%
Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain 3% 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair 4% 1%
Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection 9% 4%
Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 3% 0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14% 15%
Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores 11% 10%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8% 8%
Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious 14% 19%
Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 89% 90+%
Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 50% 41%
Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 91% 78%
Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5% 3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse 11% 18%
Short-Stay Residents
Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium 2% 0%
Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores 13% 11%
Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season 83% 83%
Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination 83% 90+%
Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 19% 24%
Severity Codes Explanation. Note: The higher the letter, the higher the severity.
AIsolated /Potential for minimal harm
BPattern /Potential for minimal harm
CWidespread /Potential for minimal harm
DIsolated /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
EPattern /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
FWidespread /Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
GIsolated /Actual harm
HPattern /Actual harm
IWidespread /Actual harm
JIsolated /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
KPattern /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
LWidespread /Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
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