Deficiency Records for Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center
Updated as of August 01, 2022
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Newfane Rehab and Health Care 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-29 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-06-29 | 2021-08-25 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2020-02-05 | 2020-03-13 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | 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 | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| 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 | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-09-13 | 2019-11-11 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| 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 | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | 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 | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Develop a communication plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-07 | 2018-09-23 | N |
