A list of the most recent deficiencies for Washington Square Healthcare 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2023-11-13 | 2023-10-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-10-05 | 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | 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 safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | 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 |
| 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 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-12-09 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 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 | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-20 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2022-12-07 | 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 | 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 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-27 | 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 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 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 |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-13 | 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 | 2019-11-13 | 2019-11-27 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-11-13 | 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 | 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-03 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-03 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-03 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2018-09-25 | 2018-10-03 | N |
