Deficiency Records for Bear Mountain at Worcester
Updated as of March 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bear Mountain at Worcester. 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 | 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-15 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-15 | Y |
| 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 | 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-15 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2022-01-15 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | 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 | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| 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 | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | Health | 2021-03-24 | 2021-05-08 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-05 | 2021-04-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-08-13 | 2020-09-18 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-06 | 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 | 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | 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 | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-12-12 | 2020-02-02 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-07-24 | 2019-09-03 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-07-24 | 2019-09-03 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-07-24 | 2019-09-03 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2018-12-03 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2018-12-03 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2018-12-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2018-12-03 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2018-12-03 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2018-12-03 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-11-02 | 2018-12-03 | 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 | 2018-11-02 | 2018-12-03 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-06 | 2018-11-23 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-06 | 2018-11-23 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-06 | 2018-11-23 | N |
