A list of the most recent deficiencies for Walpole Healthcare. 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 | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | 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 | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-11-18 | 2022-12-19 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-28 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | 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 | 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | 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 | 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-12-20 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | 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 | 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | 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 | 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2019-09-04 | 2019-11-14 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-17 | 2019-10-29 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-17 | 2019-10-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-17 | 2019-10-22 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-12 | 2018-07-13 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-06-12 | 2018-07-13 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-06-12 | 2018-06-29 | N |
