A list of the most recent deficiencies for Medilodge of Milford. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | N |
| Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | Y |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-13 | 2023-09-13 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 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 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 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 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 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 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | 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 | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | Y |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-15 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-24 | 2021-10-13 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-08-24 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-08-24 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-02 | Y |
| Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-23 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-15 | 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 | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-15 | 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 | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-15 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-15 | Y |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-15 | Y |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-11 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-11 | N |
