Deficiency Records for Wedgewood Healthcare Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Wedgewood Healthcare 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?
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-09-18 2023-09-19 Y
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 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 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 N
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 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 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 N
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 N
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-06-21 2023-07-17 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-04-05 2023-04-21 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-04-05 2023-04-21 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-04-05 2023-04-21 Y
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-04-05 2023-04-21 Y
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2022-12-28 2022-12-08 Y
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-11-01 2022-10-19 Y
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 2022-11-01 2022-09-30 Y
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-23 2022-09-28 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-23 2022-09-28 N
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2022-08-23 2022-09-28 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 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 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 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 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 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 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2022-07-21 2022-08-18 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-06-02 2022-06-24 Y
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2022-06-02 2022-06-24 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-06-02 2022-06-24 Y
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 2022-04-28 2022-05-27 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-04-28 2022-05-27 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-04-28 2022-05-27 Y
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Health 2022-04-01 2022-04-25 Y
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. Health 2022-04-01 2022-04-25 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-03-03 2022-04-01 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-03-03 2022-04-01 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-03-03 2022-04-01 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-01-11 2022-02-02 Y
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. Health 2022-01-11 2022-02-02 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-12-20 2022-01-24 Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-12-20 2022-01-24 Y
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2021-11-30 2021-12-12 Y
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Health 2021-07-08 2021-07-20 Y
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-07-08 2021-07-20 Y
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2021-07-08 2021-07-20 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-07-08 2021-07-20 Y
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2021-06-16 2021-06-22 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-06-16 2021-06-22 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-06-16 2021-06-22 N
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Fire Safety 2021-06-16 2021-06-22 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-05-28 2021-06-21 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-05-28 2021-06-21 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2021-05-28 2021-06-21 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-05-28 2021-06-21 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-05-28 2021-06-21 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-05-04 2021-05-24 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-05-04 2021-05-24 Y