A list of the most recent deficiencies for Regalcare at Taunton. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-28 | 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 | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-29 | N |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-29 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-11-06 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-31 | 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 | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-31 | 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 | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-01-31 | N |
