Deficiency Records for Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Updated as of August 01, 2020
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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 | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | 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 | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | 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 | 2019-11-22 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| 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 |
