Deficiency Records for The Waterford Care Center
Updated as of October 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Waterford 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? |
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Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-27 | 2022-05-25 | N |
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-24 | N |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | 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 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-27 | 2022-05-19 | N |
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-27 | 2022-05-19 | N |
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-27 | 2022-05-19 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-27 | 2022-05-19 | N |
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-27 | 2022-05-19 | 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 | 2022-04-27 | 2022-05-17 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-27 | 2022-05-16 | N |
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-10 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-10 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-24 | 2021-09-10 | Y |
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-15 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-15 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-14 | 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 necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-14 | N |
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-14 | N |
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-14 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-14 | N |
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-13 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-13 | N |
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-12 | N |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2020-11-11 | 2020-12-14 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-06-05 | 2020-07-29 | N |
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-13 | N |
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-12 | N |
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-12 | N |
Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-12 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-11 | N |
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-10 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-10 | N |
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-09 | N |
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-09 | N |
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-06 | N |
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-06 | N |
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-18 | 2020-03-05 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-12-20 | 2020-01-03 | Y |