Deficiency Records for The Milton Home
Updated as of August 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Milton Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-29 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-29 | 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 | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-29 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-29 | 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 | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-29 | 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 | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-29 | 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 | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-29 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-29 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-29 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2019-02-08 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | 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 | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-13 | 2018-04-26 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | 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 | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2018-01-09 | 2018-02-09 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | 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 | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | 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 | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Ensure that waiting areas, nurse?s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-04 | 2017-02-03 | N |
| Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-14 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-14 | N |
| Maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-14 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-14 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-14 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-14 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-14 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-14 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-14 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-11-22 | 2016-12-14 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-08-18 | 2016-09-17 | Y |
