Deficiency Records for Advocate Healthcare of East Boston, LLC
Updated as of March 01, 2021
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Advocate Healthcare of East Boston, LLC. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-16 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-21 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | 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 | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | 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 | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-11-05 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-04 | 2020-10-22 | N |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-04 | 2020-10-22 | 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 | 2020-09-04 | 2020-10-22 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-04 | 2020-10-22 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-04 | 2020-10-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-06-22 | 2020-08-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2020-02-06 | 2020-03-06 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-01-31 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-01-16 | 2020-01-31 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-08-27 | 2019-10-10 | Y |
| Have protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-18 | 2019-05-31 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-15 | 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 | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-02-21 | 2019-03-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-20 | 2018-02-01 | 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 | 2017-12-20 | 2018-01-19 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2017-12-20 | 2018-01-19 | 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 | 2017-11-07 | 2017-12-10 | N |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2017-11-07 | 2017-12-10 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-11-07 | 2017-12-10 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2017-11-07 | 2017-12-10 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2017-11-07 | 2017-12-10 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-11-07 | 2017-12-10 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-11-07 | 2017-12-10 | N |
