Deficiency Records for The Buckingham at Norwood

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Buckingham at Norwood. 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?
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-07-14 2023-08-28 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-07-14 2023-08-28 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-07-14 2023-08-28 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-07-14 2023-08-10 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-07-14 2023-07-31 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-07-14 2023-07-31 N
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Health 2023-07-14 2023-07-31 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-02-14 2023-03-17 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-02-14 2023-03-17 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-12-05 2023-01-30 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-12-05 2023-01-30 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-12-05 2023-01-30 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-04-23 2021-06-11 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-04-23 2021-05-31 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-04-23 2021-05-31 N
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Fire Safety 2021-04-23 2021-05-25 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2021-04-23 2021-05-19 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2021-04-23 2021-05-07 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-04-23 2021-05-07 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-06-20 2019-07-12 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-06-20 2019-07-12 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 2019-06-20 2019-07-12 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 2019-06-20 2019-07-12 N