Deficiency Records for Fairhaven Healthcare Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Fairhaven Healthcare Center. 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 that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-12-19 2024-01-19 Y
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 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 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-11-15 2023-12-22 N
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-12-07 2023-12-22 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 2023-05-11 2023-07-03 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-05-11 2023-07-03 Y
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Health 2023-05-11 2023-07-03 Y
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Fire Safety 2022-10-31 2022-12-16 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2022-10-31 2022-12-16 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-21 N
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-21 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-21 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 2022-10-20 2022-11-21 N
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-21 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-21 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-10-20 2022-11-21 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2022-10-31 2022-11-14 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 2022-01-18 2022-02-04 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-01-18 2022-02-04 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2021-09-07 2021-10-27 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2020-09-02 2020-10-09 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2020-09-02 2020-10-09 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2020-09-02 2020-10-09 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 2020-09-02 2020-10-09 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2020-09-02 2020-10-09 N
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Health 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 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 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 N
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 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Health 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 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 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 N
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2020-02-04 2020-03-16 N