Deficiency Records for The Paramount at Somers Rehab and Nursing Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Paramount at Somers Rehab and Nursing 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2023-09-18 | 2023-11-02 | Y |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-05-05 | Y |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-17 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-17 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-17 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-17 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-18 | 2022-10-17 | 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 | 2021-10-14 | 2022-01-04 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-10-14 | 2022-01-04 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-08-19 | 2021-10-29 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-08-01 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2021-05-28 | 2021-08-01 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-02-13 | 2019-04-09 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-02-13 | 2019-04-09 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-02-13 | 2019-04-09 | 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 | 2019-02-13 | 2019-04-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-02-13 | 2019-04-09 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-13 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-13 | 2019-04-04 | 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 | 2019-02-13 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-13 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-02-13 | 2019-04-04 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-05 | 2017-07-31 | N |
| Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-05 | 2017-07-31 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-05 | 2017-07-31 | N |
| Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Fire Safety | 2017-06-05 | 2017-07-31 | N |
