A list of the most recent deficiencies for Quabbin Valley 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-09 | 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 | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-09 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-09 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-09 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2023-03-28 | 2023-05-09 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-23 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-23 | 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 | 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-23 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-23 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-23 | N |
| Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-08 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-07-06 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-03-20 | 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 | 2021-03-05 | 2021-03-20 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-03-05 | 2021-03-20 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | 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 | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | 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 | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | Health | 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-20 | N |
