A list of the most recent deficiencies for Agawam North Rehab and Nursing. 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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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-28 | N |
Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-19 | N |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-19 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-19 | 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 | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-19 | 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 | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-19 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-19 | N |
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-19 | 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 | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-13 | 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 | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-13 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-13 | N |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-26 | 2022-09-13 | N |
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-09-01 | N |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-10 | Y |
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-10 | Y |
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-10 | Y |
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 | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-10 | Y |
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-10 | Y |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-04-27 | 2022-04-28 | Y |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-04-20 | 2021-05-21 | Y |
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2020-03-06 | 2020-11-13 | N |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2020-03-06 | 2020-11-13 | N |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2020-03-06 | 2020-11-13 | N |
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-03-06 | 2020-11-13 | 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 | 2020-03-06 | 2020-11-13 | 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 | 2020-03-06 | 2020-11-13 | N |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2020-03-06 | 2020-11-13 | N |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2020-03-06 | 2020-11-13 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-03-06 | 2020-11-13 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2020-03-06 | 2020-11-13 | N |