A list of the most recent deficiencies for Fitchburg Healthcare. 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 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-10-05 | 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 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-25 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-25 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | 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 | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-07-11 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-13 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-09-26 | 2022-11-11 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-09-26 | 2022-11-11 | Y |
| Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | Health | 2022-05-10 | 2022-05-27 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-15 | 2022-03-31 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-01 | 2021-12-31 | N |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-12 | 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 | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-06-06 | 2019-07-18 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-06-03 | 2019-06-17 | N |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2019-06-03 | 2019-06-17 | N |
