Deficiency Records for Bridgewood Health Care Center

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Updated as of October 01, 2018

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bridgewood Health 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?
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 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 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Health 2018-07-09 2018-07-14 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Ensure that each resident is free from medications that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 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 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 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 ne Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 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 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2018-05-30 2018-07-14 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2018-02-09 2018-03-26 Y
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Fire Safety 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of the resident's nursing home stay. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-03-20 2017-05-04 N
Maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. Health 2016-05-27 2016-08-22 N
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2016-05-27 2016-07-11 N
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2016-05-27 2016-07-11 N
Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2016-05-27 2016-07-11 N
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Health 2016-05-27 2016-07-11 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2016-05-27 2016-07-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-05-27 2016-07-11 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-05-27 2016-07-11 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-05-27 2016-07-11 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2016-05-27 2016-07-11 Y