Deficiency Records for Brighton Care Center
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Brighton Care Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-04-13 | Y |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-03-21 | 2016-04-13 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-11-17 | 2016-02-03 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2015-11-17 | 2016-02-03 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-11-17 | 2016-02-03 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2016-02-01 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2016-02-01 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-21 | N |
| Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. | Health | 2015-11-17 | 2015-12-16 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with 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. | Health | 2015-11-17 | 2015-12-16 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2015-11-17 | 2015-12-16 | N |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2015-11-17 | 2015-12-16 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-11-17 | 2015-12-16 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-11-17 | 2015-12-16 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-05 | 2014-12-01 | N |
| A separate and independent backup electrical power source. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-05 | 2014-12-01 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-05 | 2014-11-27 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-05 | 2014-11-20 | N |
| Maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. | Health | 2014-10-17 | 2014-11-20 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2014-10-17 | 2014-11-20 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2014-10-17 | 2014-11-20 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-10-17 | 2014-11-20 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-05 | 2014-11-06 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-05 | 2014-11-06 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-05 | 2014-11-06 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2014-11-05 | 2014-11-06 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2013-12-18 | 2014-02-08 | N |
| A separate and independent backup electrical power source. | Fire Safety | 2013-12-18 | 2014-01-08 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-30 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2013-11-26 | 2013-12-30 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2013-11-26 | 2013-12-30 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2013-11-26 | 2013-12-30 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2013-11-26 | 2013-12-30 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-23 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-23 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-22 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-19 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2013-12-18 | 2013-12-19 | N |
