Deficiency Records for Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing. 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 a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-09-28 2023-09-29 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-09-28 2023-09-29 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2022-09-14 2022-10-24 N
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2022-09-14 2022-10-24 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-09-14 2022-10-24 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 2022-09-14 2022-10-24 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-09-14 2022-10-24 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-09-14 2022-10-24 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2022-09-22 2022-10-07 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-09-22 2022-10-07 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-09-22 2022-10-07 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 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 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 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 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 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 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 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 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-22 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-15 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 2021-09-21 2021-10-15 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2021-09-23 2021-10-04 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2021-09-23 2021-10-04 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-09-23 2021-10-04 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-09-21 2021-09-22 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 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 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Health 2019-08-06 2019-09-30 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 N
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Fire Safety 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-09-09 2019-09-30 N