A list of the most recent deficiencies for Countryside Health Care of Milford. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-06 | 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 | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-07 | 2023-10-06 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-07-12 | 2023-08-21 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2023-07-12 | 2023-08-21 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-07-12 | 2023-08-21 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | 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 | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | 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 | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-09-28 | 2021-11-21 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-11-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-11-13 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-11-13 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-09-29 | 2021-11-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-07-13 | 2021-08-27 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-07-08 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-07-08 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-07-08 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-07-08 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-07-08 | 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 | 2019-05-24 | 2019-07-08 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-07-08 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2019-05-24 | 2019-07-08 | N |
