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Deficiency Records for Birchwood Care Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Birchwood Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Birchwood Care Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-26 | 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 | 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-26 | 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 | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | 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 | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-14 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | 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 | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | 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 | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | 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 | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-12 | N |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | Health | 2019-10-03 | 2019-11-06 | N |