A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ridgewood Specialty 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-06 | 2023-11-05 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-20 | 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 | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-16 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-16 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-16 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-16 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-13 | 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 | 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-05 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-05 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-05 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-05 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | 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 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | 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 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-19 | Y |
| Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Fire Safety | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-08 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-08 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-19 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-19 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-06-07 | 2021-08-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-06-07 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2021-06-07 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-07 | 2021-06-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-07 | 2021-06-21 | Y |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2020-01-03 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-21 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-27 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-26 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-26 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-26 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-22 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-21 | 2019-11-21 | N |
