Deficiency Records for Greenfield Care Center of Fairfield

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Greenfield Care Center of Fairfield. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-09-28 2023-12-06 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2023-09-28 2023-12-06 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-09-28 2023-12-06 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-09-28 2023-12-06 Y
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2023-09-28 2023-12-06 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-08-11 2023-10-06 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2023-08-11 2023-10-06 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-09-11 2023-09-29 Y
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-09-11 2023-09-29 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-09-11 2023-09-29 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-01-30 2023-03-07 Y
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2023-02-22 2023-03-03 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-02-22 2023-03-03 Y
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-09-20 2023-02-02 N
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-09-20 2023-01-10 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Provide emergency officials' contact information. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2022-09-20 2022-10-10 N
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Health 2022-06-07 2022-08-18 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-05-10 2022-06-23 Y
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2021-11-08 2022-01-11 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-11-08 2022-01-11 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-11-08 2022-01-11 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2021-11-08 2022-01-11 Y
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2021-12-02 2021-12-22 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-11-30 2021-12-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-10-11 2021-10-25 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-07-15 2021-10-22 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-07-15 2021-10-22 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-07-29 2019-08-19 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2019-07-29 2019-08-19 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-07-29 2019-08-19 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2019-07-29 2019-08-19 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2019-06-06 2019-07-02 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2019-06-06 2019-07-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-06-06 2019-07-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-06-06 2019-07-02 N
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Health 2019-06-06 2019-07-02 N
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-05-31 2018-07-25 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Fire Safety 2018-07-03 2018-07-19 N