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Deficiency Records for Helia Healthcare of Newton
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Helia Healthcare of Newton. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Helia Healthcare of Newton. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2025-02-21 | 2025-02-22 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-04 | 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 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-10-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-27 | 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 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-27 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-29 | 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 | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-05 | Y |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-21 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-31 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-31 | 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 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-31 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-01 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-19 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | 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 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | 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 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2026-04-09 | Not Fixed | Y |