Deficiency Records for Benjamin Healthcare Center

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Updated as of October 01, 2017

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Benjamin 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?
Permit residents to remain in the facility and not be transferred or discharged without adequate reason. Health 2016-09-01 2016-10-31 Y
Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2016-09-01 2016-10-31 Y
Provide timely notification to the resident before transfer or discharge. Health 2016-09-01 2016-10-31 Y
Help and prepare each resident for a safe and easy discharge or transfer from the nursing home. Health 2016-09-01 2016-10-31 Y
Establish and follow a written policy that permits a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2016-09-01 2016-10-31 Y
Provide care for each resident in a way that maintains or improves their quality of life. Health 2016-09-01 2016-10-31 Y
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Give or get specialized rehabilitative services per the patient's assessment or plan of care. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Train all employees on what to do in an emergency, and carry out unannounced staff drills. Health 2016-05-17 2016-07-07 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-01-13 2016-02-29 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-01-13 2016-02-29 Y
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2015-03-17 2015-05-13 N
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2015-03-17 2015-05-13 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2015-03-17 2015-05-13 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2015-03-17 2015-05-13 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2015-03-17 2015-05-13 N
Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. Health 2015-03-17 2015-05-13 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2015-03-17 2015-05-13 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2015-03-17 2015-05-13 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2015-03-17 2015-05-13 N