A list of the most recent deficiencies for Newburgh Health Care. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | 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 | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-02-23 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-15 | 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-15 | 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-15 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-08-23 | 2023-09-28 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-01 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-04 | 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 | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-04 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-04 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-04 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-04 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-04 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-04 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-07 | 2022-08-04 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-27 | 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 | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-27 | 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 | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-11 | 2022-04-07 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-11 | 2022-04-07 | Y |
| Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-17 | Y |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-17 | Y |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-01 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-01 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-01 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-01 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-01 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-01 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-01 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-01 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| 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 | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | 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 | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | 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 | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-17 | N |
