A list of the most recent deficiencies for Norwalk Memorial Home. 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 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-05 | 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 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-05 | 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 | 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-03-21 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-14 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-14 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-14 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-03-14 | 2022-05-05 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-05-30 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2019-05-30 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-05-30 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-05-30 | 2019-07-12 | 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 | 2019-05-30 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2019-05-29 | 2019-07-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2018-03-27 | 2018-04-30 | N |
