Inspection Reports for Long Lake Loon Lodge

7747 Loon Lodge Lane NE, Bemidji, MN 56601, MN, 56601

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on November 19, 2024, found multiple deficiencies related to documentation, resident assistance availability, infection control, fire safety, emergency relocation notices, and oxygen management. Earlier inspections were not detailed in the available reports, so broader patterns cannot be fully assessed. The main issues involved incomplete service and treatment records, lapses in infection control during medication administration, and several fire safety code violations including improper storage and maintenance of equipment. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports, and there were no complaint investigations noted. Without prior inspection data, it is unclear whether these issues represent a new or ongoing trend.

Deficiencies (last 1 years)

Deficiencies (over 1 years) 13 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

233% worse than Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 3.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

16 12 8 4 0
2024

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 10 Capacity: 10 Deficiencies: 13 Date: Nov 19, 2024

Visit Reason
The Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey to evaluate and assess compliance with state licensing statutes for the Assisted Living Facility license.

Findings
The licensee was found to be in substantial compliance but had multiple deficiencies including failure to provide sufficient documentation of correction orders, failure to provide a means for residents to request assistance 24/7, issues with meal contract requirements, infection control lapses during medication administration, fire safety code violations including smoke alarms, fire extinguisher maintenance and fire safety plans, failure to provide required emergency relocation notices, incomplete service plans and treatment management records, and unsafe oxygen storage.

Deficiencies (13)
Failed to have sufficient documentation with actions taken to comply with correction order tag identification 0460 from a prior survey.
Failed to provide a means for residents to request assistance for health and safety needs 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Assisted living contract required residents to pay for meals even if they refused them.
Failed to ensure infection control standards during medication administration when spilled medications were given to resident without replacement or error reporting.
Failed to comply with Minnesota State Fire Code including improper storage of smoking materials and lack of fire sprinkler system maintenance documentation.
Failed to provide or maintain fire extinguishers with required rating and proper mounting and signage.
Failed to develop fire safety and evacuation plan with required content and failed to provide required training and drills.
Failed to provide required written notice for emergency relocation of a resident and failed to notify Ombudsman when resident did not return within four days.
Failed to revise service plans to reflect current oxygen management services for two residents.
Failed to develop and maintain individualized treatment and therapy management records with all required content for two residents receiving oxygen therapy.
Failed to specify in writing specific instructions for unlicensed personnel regarding oxygen management for two residents.
Failed to document administration of oxygen treatment or reasons for non-administration for two residents.
Failed to ensure safe storage of oxygen cylinders; five oxygen cylinders were stored unsecured in a hallway.
Report Facts
Residents present: 10 Licensed capacity: 10 Correction order time period: 7 Correction order time period: 21 Correction order time period: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jessie ChenzeSupervisor, State Evaluation TeamNamed in letter as contact for the survey
Amy DeLapCertified Food Protection ManagerNamed in food establishment inspection report
Dave KaufmanEnvironmental Health SpecialistSigned food establishment inspection report
LALD-ALicensed Assisted Living DirectorInterviewed and provided information during survey
CNS-BClinical Nurse SupervisorInterviewed and provided information during survey
ULP-CUnlicensed PersonnelObserved providing medication and oxygen management

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