Deficiency Records for Berkshire Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Berkshire Rehabilitation and Skilled Care 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?
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-10-11 2024-01-10 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2023-10-11 2023-11-17 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-10-11 2023-11-17 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-10-11 2023-11-17 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2023-10-11 2023-11-17 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-10-11 2023-11-17 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-10-11 2023-11-17 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 2023-09-28 2023-11-02 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 2023-09-28 2023-11-02 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-09-28 2023-11-02 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 2023-09-28 2023-11-02 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-09-28 2023-11-02 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-09-28 2023-11-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-09-28 2023-11-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-02-07 2023-02-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-01-24 2023-01-24 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-01-24 2023-01-24 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-12-06 2023-01-11 Y
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2022-12-06 2023-01-11 Y
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-11 2022-09-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-08-11 2022-09-20 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-08-11 2022-09-20 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2022-08-05 2022-08-22 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-08-05 2022-08-22 N
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2022-08-05 2022-08-22 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-08-05 2022-08-22 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-08-05 2022-08-22 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-12-30 2022-01-14 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-12-30 2022-01-14 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2020-02-19 2020-03-10 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-02-19 2020-03-10 N