Deficiency Records for Clifton Healthcare Center
Updated as of October 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Clifton Healthcare 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? |
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Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-23 | 2016-06-09 | N |
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-23 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-23 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-23 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-23 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-23 | 2016-06-09 | N |
A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-23 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-23 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-23 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2016-04-23 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | N |
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-04-22 | 2016-06-09 | Y |
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2015-12-09 | 2016-01-15 | Y |
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2015-12-09 | 2016-01-15 | Y |
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2015-01-29 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-01-29 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2015-01-29 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-01-29 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-27 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-27 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-27 | 2015-03-02 | N |
An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-27 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-27 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2015-01-29 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-01-29 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2015-01-29 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-01-29 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-27 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-27 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-27 | 2015-03-02 | N |
An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-27 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2015-01-27 | 2015-03-02 | N |
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2013-10-24 | 2014-01-06 | Y |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2013-10-24 | 2014-01-06 | Y |
Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | 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 | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2013-10-24 | 2014-01-06 | Y |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2013-10-24 | 2014-01-06 | Y |
Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | 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 | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2013-10-07 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Protected exits that allow the resident to escape the building. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |
Noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2013-10-03 | 2014-01-06 | N |