A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bridgeport Health 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-22 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-22 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-22 | Y |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-29 | 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 | 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-04-03 | 2023-04-10 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | 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 | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-11 | 2022-05-13 | Y |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | 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 | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | 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 | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Have an externally vented heating system. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-04-05 | 2022-05-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | 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 | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | 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 | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2019-07-26 | 2019-08-30 | 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 | 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-30 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-30 | N |
