A list of the most recent deficiencies for Pomperaug Woods Health 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-07-19 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-07-19 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-07-19 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-04-20 | 2023-07-19 | 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 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-12 | 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 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-18 | 2023-05-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-12-22 | 2022-01-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2021-12-22 | 2022-01-20 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-12-22 | 2022-01-20 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-03 | 2021-07-30 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-30 | 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 | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | Health | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-30 | N |
