Deficiency Records for Universal Health Care / Brunswick

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Universal Health Care / Brunswick. 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?
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-15 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-15 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2024-01-25 2024-02-15 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2023-12-11 2024-02-15 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2023-12-11 2024-01-25 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2023-12-11 2024-01-25 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-06-02 2023-05-11 Y
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2022-12-16 2023-03-01 Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2022-12-16 2023-03-01 Y
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 2023-02-04 2023-03-01 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-02-04 2023-03-01 Y
Report COVID19 data to residents and families. Health 2023-02-04 2023-03-01 Y
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2023-02-08 2023-03-01 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2023-02-08 2023-03-01 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-12-16 2023-02-04 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-12-16 2023-02-04 Y
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. Health 2022-12-16 2023-02-04 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 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 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 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 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 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 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Fire Safety 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Fire Safety 2021-10-26 2021-11-26 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-05-10 2021-05-17 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-03-08 2021-03-26 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-03-08 2021-03-26 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-03-08 2021-03-26 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-03-08 2021-03-26 Y
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2021-03-08 2021-03-26 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-03-08 2021-03-26 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-03-08 2021-03-26 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-08-06 2019-08-14 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-17 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-17 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-17 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-17 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-17 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-17 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2019-06-27 2019-07-17 N