Deficiency Records for Benjamin Healthcare Center
Updated as of September 01, 2021
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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? |
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-09 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-09 | 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 | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-09 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-09 | N |
Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-09 | 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 | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-09 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-09 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-09 | N |
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2021-03-04 | 2021-04-09 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-13 | N |
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2020-11-06 | 2020-12-13 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2020-08-24 | 2020-10-28 | Y |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2020-08-24 | 2020-10-28 | Y |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-08-24 | 2020-10-28 | Y |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2020-08-24 | 2020-10-28 | Y |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-08-24 | 2020-10-28 | Y |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2020-08-24 | 2020-10-28 | Y |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-08-24 | 2020-10-28 | Y |
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 | 2020-08-24 | 2020-10-28 | Y |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2020-08-06 | 2020-09-14 | Y |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-08-06 | 2020-09-14 | Y |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-08-26 | 2020-09-10 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-19 | N |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-19 | N |
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-19 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-19 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-19 | N |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-19 | 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 | 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-19 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-19 | N |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2019-08-07 | 2019-09-19 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-03-13 | 2019-04-17 | Y |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-22 | Y |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-01-17 | 2019-02-22 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2019-01-17 | N |
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2019-01-17 | N |
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2019-01-17 | 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 | 2018-10-11 | 2019-01-17 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2019-01-17 | 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 | 2018-10-11 | 2019-01-17 | N |
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-21 | N |
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-21 | N |
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-21 | N |
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Establish methods for sharing information. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-14 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | 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 | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | 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 | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | 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 | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | 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 | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-29 | N |
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2018-10-11 | 2018-11-23 | N |