A list of the most recent deficiencies for Putnam Ridge. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-08-14 | 2023-10-12 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-14 | 2023-10-12 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-09-27 | 2022-11-25 | Y |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-23 | 2020-11-21 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-23 | 2020-11-21 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2020-09-23 | 2020-11-21 | N |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2020-09-23 | 2020-11-16 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | 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 | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | 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 | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2018-07-25 | 2018-09-24 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-24 | 2017-03-15 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-24 | 2017-03-15 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-24 | 2017-03-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-01-24 | 2017-03-15 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2017-01-24 | 2017-03-01 | 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 | 2017-01-24 | 2017-03-01 | 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 | 2017-01-24 | 2017-03-01 | N |
