Deficiency Records for Westminster Towers

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Updated as of June 01, 2020

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Westminster Towers. 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?
Be properly staffed Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-16 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-16 N
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Fire Safety 2020-02-13 2020-03-16 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2020-02-13 2020-03-16 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2020-02-13 2020-03-16 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2020-02-13 2020-03-16 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2020-02-13 2020-03-16 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-02-13 2020-03-16 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2019-04-29 2019-06-03 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2019-04-29 2019-06-03 Y
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2018-10-15 2018-11-19 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-10-15 2018-11-19 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-10-18 2018-11-19 N
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. Health 2018-10-18 2018-11-19 N
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 ne Health 2018-10-18 2018-11-19 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-10-18 2018-11-19 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-10-18 2018-11-19 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2017-06-29 2017-07-24 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-06-29 2017-07-24 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-06-29 2017-07-24 N