Deficiency Records for Newtown Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Newtown Rehabilitation and Health 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-15 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-08-01 | 2023-08-31 | Y |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2023-09-11 | 2023-07-24 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-04-27 | 2023-05-12 | Y |
| Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-27 | 2023-05-12 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | 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 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | 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 | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2023-03-21 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-04-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-27 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-27 | 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 | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-03 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2023-01-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2023-01-30 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-08-10 | 2022-09-18 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-10-01 | 2022-08-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-10-01 | 2022-08-18 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-15 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-15 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-11-19 | 2021-12-15 | Y |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-15 | 2021-06-14 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-15 | 2021-06-14 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-15 | 2021-06-14 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | 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 | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-21 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-04-23 | 2020-12-30 | Y |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| 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 | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-01 | 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 | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-01 | N |
