A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Suffield House. 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 | 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-30 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-07-19 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-12 | 2020-01-27 | 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 | 2019-11-12 | 2020-01-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-12 | 2020-01-27 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-12 | 2020-01-27 | N |
| 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 | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-19 | 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 | 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-19 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-18 | 2018-12-18 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2018-09-25 | 2018-11-05 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-09-25 | 2018-11-05 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2018-09-25 | 2018-11-05 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-09-25 | 2018-11-05 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-09-25 | 2018-11-05 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2018-09-25 | 2018-11-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-09-25 | 2018-11-05 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-09-25 | 2018-08-23 | N |
