A list of the most recent deficiencies for Lydia Taft House. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Health | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-10 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-10 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2023-05-03 | 2023-06-10 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-09 | 2023-06-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-05-09 | 2023-06-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2023-01-11 | 2023-02-24 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-20 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-20 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-12-20 | 2022-01-28 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-12-07 | 2021-12-29 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-27 | 2019-10-11 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | 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 | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | 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 | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | 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 | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-11 | 2019-08-20 | N |
