A list of the most recent deficiencies for Adviniacare at Northbridge. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-16 | N |
| 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 | 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-08 | 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 | 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-08 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-08 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-08 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-08 | 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 | 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-08 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-08 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-04-26 | 2023-06-08 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-08-02 | 2022-09-12 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-08-02 | 2022-09-12 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | 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 | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | N |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | 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 | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | 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 | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-19 | 2021-08-04 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-30 | 2019-05-18 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-15 | 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 | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-15 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-03-28 | 2019-04-15 | N |
