Inspection Reports for Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge
1 Thompson Ave W, West St Paul, MN 55118, United States, MN, 55118
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Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 116
Deficiencies: 5
Aug 9, 2023
Visit Reason
The Minnesota Department of Health conducted a survey to evaluate and assess compliance with state licensing statutes for Walker Methodist Westwood I.
Findings
The licensee was found in substantial compliance but had several deficiencies including food preparation not meeting Minnesota Food Code, fire safety issues with smoke alarms and fire-rated doors, inadequate fire safety training and drills, and improper medication storage practices.
Severity Breakdown
Level 2: 5
Deficiencies (5)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Food was not prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. | Level 2 |
| Smoke alarms in resident units 101 and 205 were not interconnected as required. | Level 2 |
| Fire-rated doors in multiple locations failed to latch properly, compromising fire safety. | Level 2 |
| Failed to provide required employee fire safety and evacuation training and drills, and resident training. | Level 2 |
| Medications were not stored according to manufacturer's instructions; refrigerator temperature logs were incomplete. | Level 2 |
Report Facts
Active residents: 116
Residents under Assisted Living license: 41
Temperature log completion: 29
Temperature log opportunities: 67
Night-shift fire drill records: 1
Time period for correction: 21
Time period for correction: 7
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Hill | Supervisor, State Evaluation Team | Contact person for correction order reconsideration |
| RN-I | Registered Nurse | Managed medication storage program; interviewed regarding refrigerator temperature logs |
| LPN-J | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed during medication refrigerator inspection; interviewed about temperature logging |
| MD-H | Maintenance Director | Accompanied survey tour and acknowledged fire safety findings |
| RMD-G | Regional Maintenance Director | Accompanied survey tour and acknowledged fire safety findings |
| LALD-A | Licensed Assisted Living Director | Interviewed regarding medication refrigerator monitoring policy |
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