Deficiency Records for Brookside Nursing Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Brookside Nursing 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?
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-08-02 2023-09-07 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-08-02 2023-09-07 N
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Health 2023-08-02 2023-09-07 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-13 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-13 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-13 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-13 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 2021-07-22 2021-08-13 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-07-22 2021-08-13 Y
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2021-07-21 2021-08-13 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2021-07-21 2021-08-13 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-07-21 2021-08-13 N
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Health 2020-01-30 2020-02-20 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2020-01-30 2020-02-20 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-01-30 2020-02-20 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2020-01-30 2020-02-20 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 2020-01-30 2020-02-20 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2020-01-30 2020-02-20 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-01-30 2020-02-20 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 2020-02-20 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 2020-02-20 N
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 2020-02-20 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 2020-02-20 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 2020-02-20 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 2020-02-20 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 2020-02-20 N