A list of the most recent deficiencies for Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley. 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 the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-19 | 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 | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-19 | 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 | 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | 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 | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | 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 | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-05-26 | 2022-06-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-08 | N |
| Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | Health | 2021-09-22 | 2021-10-08 | N |
| Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-25 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-25 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-25 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-25 | 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 | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-25 | 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 | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-25 | 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 | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-25 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-25 | N |
