Deficiency Records for Birchwood Care Home
Updated as of October 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Birchwood Care Home. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-02-24 | 2016-03-14 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-25 | 2016-03-09 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-02-25 | 2016-03-09 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-16 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-06 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-06 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-04 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-04 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-02 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-02-02 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-01-08 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2015-01-08 | 2015-01-08 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-22 | 2014-05-30 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-22 | 2014-05-30 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2014-04-23 | 2014-05-20 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2014-04-23 | 2014-05-20 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-04-23 | 2014-05-20 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2014-04-23 | 2014-05-20 | N |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2014-04-23 | 2014-05-20 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2014-04-23 | 2014-05-20 | N |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-22 | 2014-05-16 | N |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2014-04-22 | 2014-05-16 | N |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2014-04-23 | Not Fixed | N |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2014-04-23 | Not Fixed | N |
