A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Laurels of Milford. 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 activities to meet all resident's needs. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-25 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-30 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-30 | N |
| Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-13 | 2023-03-30 | N |
| Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-13 | 2023-03-30 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-13 | 2023-03-30 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-13 | 2023-03-30 | N |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2022-07-27 | 2022-08-12 | Y |
| Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | Health | 2022-03-28 | 2022-04-21 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-01-27 | 2022-03-11 | Y |
| 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 | 2022-01-27 | 2022-03-11 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-01-27 | 2022-03-11 | 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 | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-12-05 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-03 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-03 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2019-12-03 | 2020-01-15 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2018-11-01 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-11-01 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-11-01 | 2018-12-19 | 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 | 2018-11-01 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2018-11-01 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-11-01 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | Health | 2018-11-01 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-29 | 2018-12-19 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-10-29 | 2018-12-19 | N |
