Deficiency Records for New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, Inc

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, Inc. 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?
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2023-12-19 2024-02-01 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 2023-12-19 2024-02-01 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2023-12-19 2024-02-01 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 2023-12-19 2024-02-01 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-12-19 2024-02-01 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-12-19 2024-02-01 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 2023-12-20 2024-01-30 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-30 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-01-15 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2023-12-21 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-06-21 2022-07-01 Y
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2022-06-21 2022-07-01 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 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 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-23 2022-05-06 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-11-13 2019-11-20 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 2019-09-20 2019-10-28 N