Deficiency Records for Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of April 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2021-03-17 | 2021-04-16 | N |
| 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 | 2021-03-17 | 2021-04-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-17 | 2021-04-16 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2021-03-17 | 2021-04-16 | N |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | Health | 2021-03-17 | 2021-04-16 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-26 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-25 | N |
| Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-25 | N |
| Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-25 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-22 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-16 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-16 | 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 | 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-15 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-10-30 | 2019-11-20 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-07-30 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-06-10 | 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 | 2019-04-25 | 2019-06-10 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-06-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-04-25 | 2019-06-10 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-01 | 2019-05-07 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-02 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2018-02-08 | 2018-03-02 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-02-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-02-20 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-02-16 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-06 | 2018-02-12 | N |
