Deficiency Records for Wakefield Health Care Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Wakefield 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?
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2023-06-29 2023-08-31 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-06-29 2023-08-31 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-06-29 2023-08-31 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-06-29 2023-08-31 Y
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-06-27 2023-07-21 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-03-24 2022-05-04 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 2022-03-24 2022-05-04 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 2022-03-24 2022-05-04 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 2022-03-24 2022-05-04 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-24 2022-05-04 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-03-22 2022-04-13 N
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-03-22 2022-04-13 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-02-11 2021-04-01 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-02-11 2021-04-01 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-02-11 2021-04-01 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-02-11 2021-04-01 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-02-11 2021-04-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-02-11 2021-04-01 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 2021-02-09 2021-03-02 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-02-09 2021-03-02 N
Ensure that gas fire places are out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly. Fire Safety 2021-02-09 2021-03-02 N
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Fire Safety 2021-02-09 2021-03-02 N