Deficiency Records for Birchwood Care Home

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Updated as of August 01, 2018

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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?
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 2017-11-02 2017-12-01 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 2017-11-02 2017-12-01 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-11-02 2017-12-01 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-11-02 2017-12-01 N
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-02 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-02 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 2017-01-10 2017-02-02 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 2017-01-10 2017-02-02 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-02 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-02 N
Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-02 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-02 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2017-01-10 2017-02-02 N
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 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