A list of the most recent deficiencies for Mattatuck Health Care Fac. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2023-05-09 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2023-05-09 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2023-05-09 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2021-07-15 | 2023-05-09 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-26 | 2022-08-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-26 | 2022-08-09 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-26 | 2022-08-09 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-05-26 | 2022-08-09 | 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 | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-21 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-21 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-21 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-20 | 2020-01-06 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-12-30 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-12-01 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-11-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-24 | 2019-10-25 | N |
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-12-04 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-27 | 2018-12-04 | 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 | 2018-10-01 | 2018-11-01 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2018-10-01 | 2018-11-01 | 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 | 2018-10-01 | 2018-11-01 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2018-10-01 | 2018-11-01 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-10-01 | 2018-11-01 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-04-18 | Not Fixed | Y |
