Deficiency Records for Cassena Care at Norwalk
Updated as of November 01, 2023
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Cassena Care at Norwalk. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-05-26 | 2023-06-29 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-26 | 2023-06-29 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | 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 | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | 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 | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-20 | 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 | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-06-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | Health | 2022-03-29 | 2022-05-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-29 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-29 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-12 | Y |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-04-12 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | 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 | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2019-09-19 | 2019-10-31 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-20 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | 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 | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2018-06-29 | 2018-08-20 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-26 | 2018-07-02 | 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 | 2018-06-26 | 2018-07-02 | N |
