A list of the most recent deficiencies for Maine Veterans Home - Bangor. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | 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 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | 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 | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2023-09-28 | 2023-10-27 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-25 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-25 | 2023-10-05 | 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 | 2023-09-25 | 2023-10-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-03-23 | 2022-04-26 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2022-03-23 | 2022-04-26 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-23 | 2022-04-26 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-03-23 | 2022-04-26 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-04-19 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-04-19 | 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 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-04-19 | 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 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-04-19 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-04-19 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-21 | 2022-04-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-11-04 | 2020-11-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-11-04 | 2020-11-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-11-04 | 2020-11-30 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2020-11-04 | 2020-11-30 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-11-03 | 2020-11-19 | 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 | 2020-11-03 | 2020-11-19 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2020-11-03 | 2020-11-19 | N |
