A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Wilbraham. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-31 | 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-31 | 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 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-31 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-17 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-01-02 | 2024-01-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-16 | 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 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-16 | 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 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-16 | 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 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-16 | 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 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-05-13 | 2022-06-16 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-09-30 | 2021-09-30 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-01-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-01-28 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-13 | 2020-01-13 | 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 | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-18 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-18 | 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 | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-18 | 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 | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-18 | 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 | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-18 | 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 | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-18 | N |
