Deficiency Records for Norwood Healthcare
Updated as of June 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Norwood 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-22 | Y |
| Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2019-02-06 | 2019-03-22 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-10-05 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-10-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | 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 | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | 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 | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | 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 | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | 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 | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-28 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-14 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-07 | Y |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-06-14 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-06-14 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-06-14 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-06-05 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-06-02 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-06-02 | N |
| Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. | Health | 2017-05-08 | 2017-06-02 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2017-04-05 | 2017-05-03 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-12 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-12 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-12 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-12 | N |
| Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-12 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-12 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-12 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-07-12 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-28 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-04-14 | 2016-05-28 | N |
