Deficiency Records for Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Updated as of September 01, 2019
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Houghton Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | Health | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-02 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2018-09-21 | 2018-11-02 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2018-04-17 | 2018-05-29 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-05-01 | 2017-07-12 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-05-01 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2017-05-01 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-05-01 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2017-05-01 | 2017-06-30 | N |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-04-20 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-04-20 | N |
| Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-04-20 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-04-20 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-04-20 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-04-20 | N |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-04-20 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-04-20 | N |
| Provide or obtain laboratory services only when ordered by the attending physician. | Health | 2016-02-26 | 2016-04-20 | N |
