Deficiency Records for Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon. 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?
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-03-08 2023-04-07 Y
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2023-03-08 2023-04-07 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-08 2021-10-20 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 N
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. Fire Safety 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 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 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 N
Install proper backup exit lighting. Fire Safety 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 N
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Fire Safety 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2021-06-10 2021-08-27 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-06-10 2021-08-05 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 2021-06-10 2021-08-05 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 2018-09-25 2018-12-04 N
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Health 2018-09-25 2018-12-04 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2018-09-25 2018-12-04 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-09-25 2018-12-04 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-09-25 2018-12-04 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 2018-09-25 2018-12-04 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 2018-09-25 2018-12-04 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 2018-09-25 2018-12-04 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-09-25 2018-12-04 N
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Fire Safety 2018-09-25 2018-11-24 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2018-09-25 2018-11-24 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-09-25 2018-11-24 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2018-09-25 2018-11-24 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-03-30 2017-05-30 N
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. Health 2017-03-30 2017-05-30 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2017-03-30 2017-05-30 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2017-03-30 2017-05-30 N
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. Health 2017-03-30 2017-05-30 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 2017-03-30 2017-05-30 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-03-30 2017-05-30 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-03-30 2017-05-15 N
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Fire Safety 2017-03-30 2017-05-15 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2017-03-30 2017-05-15 N