Deficiency Records for Verrazano Nursing and Post-Acute Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Verrazano Nursing and Post-Acute 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-04-02 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-04-02 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-04-02 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-04-02 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-04-02 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-04-02 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-03 | 2023-04-02 | 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 | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | 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 | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-20 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-14 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-14 | Y |
| Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | Health | 2022-08-05 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-05 | 2022-10-01 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-14 | Y |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-12-11 | 2019-02-08 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2018-12-11 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2018-12-11 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Health | 2018-12-11 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2018-12-11 | 2019-01-31 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-12-11 | 2019-01-31 | N |
