Deficiency Records for Massapequa Center Rehabilitation and Nursing

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Massapequa Center Rehabilitation and Nursing. 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 residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2022-10-12 2022-10-31 Y
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Health 2022-10-12 2022-10-31 Y
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2021-05-04 2021-11-05 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2021-05-04 2021-06-11 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-05-04 2021-06-11 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-05-04 2021-06-11 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 2021-05-04 2021-06-11 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 2021-05-04 2021-06-11 N
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. Health 2021-05-04 2021-06-11 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-05-04 2021-06-11 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2021-05-04 2021-06-11 Y
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2019-05-01 2019-06-18 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2019-05-01 2019-06-18 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 2019-05-01 2019-06-18 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-05-01 2019-05-20 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2019-05-01 2019-05-16 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2019-05-01 2019-05-16 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2023-06-01 Not Fixed N
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2023-06-01 Not Fixed N