Deficiency Records for Bridgeport Health Care Center
Updated as of April 01, 2021
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2020-09-28 | 2020-09-29 | Y |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2020-04-20 | 2020-04-21 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2020-04-20 | 2020-04-21 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2020-04-20 | 2020-04-21 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2020-01-25 | 2020-02-14 | 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 | 2020-01-25 | 2020-02-14 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2020-01-25 | 2020-02-14 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2020-01-25 | 2020-02-14 | Y |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2019-01-23 | 2019-01-24 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-10-10 | 2018-10-30 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-10-10 | 2018-10-30 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-30 | 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 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-30 | 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 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-30 | 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 | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-30 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-30 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-06-22 | 2018-07-30 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-17 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-17 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-17 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-17 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-17 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2017-04-17 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Maintain comfortable sound levels. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | 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 | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Hire a qualified dietician. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2017-04-13 | 2017-05-16 | N |
