A list of the most recent deficiencies for Sippican 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 heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-01-23 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-01-18 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-01-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-01-16 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2024-01-03 | 2024-01-16 | 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 | 2024-01-03 | 2024-01-16 | 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 | 2024-01-03 | 2024-01-16 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-09 | 2024-01-12 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-17 | 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 | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-15 | 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 | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-08-04 | 2021-09-15 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-30 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-15 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2019-04-17 | 2019-05-15 | 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 | 2019-03-12 | 2019-03-22 | N |
