Deficiency Records for Bronxcare Special Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bronxcare Special 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?
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2023-06-08 2023-08-08 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2023-06-08 2023-08-08 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-06-08 2023-08-08 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-06-08 2023-08-08 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-06-08 2023-08-08 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2023-06-08 2023-08-08 N
Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Fire Safety 2023-06-08 2023-08-08 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-06-08 2023-08-08 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2023-06-08 2023-08-08 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-06-08 2023-06-30 Y
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Health 2023-06-08 2023-06-30 N
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Health 2023-06-08 2023-06-30 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 2023-06-08 2023-06-30 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2023-06-08 2023-06-30 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 2023-06-08 2023-06-30 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2023-06-08 2023-06-30 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 2023-06-08 2023-06-30 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-12-19 2023-02-21 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2022-12-19 2023-02-21 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-12-01 2023-01-24 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-08-08 2022-10-04 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2021-12-06 2022-02-04 Y
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2021-12-06 2022-02-04 Y
Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Fire Safety 2020-10-28 2021-01-26 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2020-10-28 2020-12-01 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2020-10-28 2020-12-01 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2018-11-30 2019-01-30 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2018-11-30 2019-01-30 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2018-11-30 2019-01-30 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2018-11-30 2019-01-30 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-11-30 2019-01-30 N
Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Fire Safety 2018-11-30 2019-01-30 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-11-30 2019-01-30 N