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Deficiency Records for Washington Square Healthcare Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Washington Square Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Washington Square Healthcare Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2026-04-20 | 2026-05-13 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2026-04-20 | 2026-05-13 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2026-04-20 | 2026-05-13 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2026-04-20 | 2026-05-13 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2026-04-20 | 2026-05-13 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2026-04-20 | 2026-05-13 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2026-04-20 | 2026-05-13 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2026-03-25 | 2026-05-05 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2026-03-25 | 2026-05-05 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2026-03-25 | 2026-05-05 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2026-03-25 | 2026-05-05 | 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 | 2026-03-25 | 2026-05-05 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2026-03-25 | 2026-05-05 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2026-03-25 | 2026-05-05 | Y |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | Health | 2026-03-25 | 2026-05-05 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2026-03-25 | 2026-05-05 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-24 | Y |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-24 | Y |
| Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. | Health | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-24 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-24 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-24 | Y |
| Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | Health | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-24 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-24 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2025-07-17 | 2025-07-24 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | Y |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-15 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2023-08-24 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-11-13 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | 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 | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | 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 | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| 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 | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| 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 | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-27 | N |
| Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | Health | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-27 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-27 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-27 | 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 | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-27 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-27 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-27 | 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 | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-27 | N |