A list of the most recent deficiencies for Brunswick Nursing and Rehab. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-11-14 | 2023-12-12 | Y |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2023-04-20 | 2023-04-24 | Y |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-14 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| 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 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | 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 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | 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 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | 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 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | 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 | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-02 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-03-22 | 2022-04-12 | Y |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-10 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | 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 | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-11 | N |
