Deficiency Records for Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation 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?
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-04-05 2023-06-02 Y
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-12-20 2023-02-13 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-12-20 2023-02-07 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 2022-12-19 2023-01-11 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-12-19 2023-01-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-12-19 2023-01-11 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 2022-12-20 2022-12-21 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 2019-10-21 2019-12-20 N
Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion. Fire Safety 2019-10-21 2019-12-20 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2019-10-21 2019-12-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-10-21 2019-12-20 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-10-21 2019-12-20 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2019-10-21 2019-12-20 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-10-21 2019-12-20 N
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2019-10-01 2019-11-25 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-10-01 2019-11-25 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2018-01-02 2018-03-26 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 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 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Fire Safety 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N
Implement emergency and standby power systems. Fire Safety 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. Fire Safety 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2018-01-02 2018-02-28 N