Deficiency Records for The Lodge at Brookline

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Lodge at Brookline. 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?
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2024-02-09 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 2023-12-20 2024-01-05 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-12-20 2023-12-21 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2023-08-03 2023-09-20 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-08-03 2023-09-20 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-08-03 2023-09-20 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 2023-08-03 2023-09-20 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-08-03 2023-09-20 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-08-03 2023-09-20 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 2023-08-03 2023-09-20 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-08-03 2023-09-20 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 2023-02-08 2023-02-27 Y
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2023-02-08 2023-02-27 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-12-20 2022-12-30 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2022-12-20 2022-12-30 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 2022-07-26 2022-08-22 Y
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-07-26 2022-08-18 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 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 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 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 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 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 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 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-03-10 2022-04-15 N
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 2022-03-10 2022-03-10 N
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Fire Safety 2019-07-31 2019-10-31 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-07-31 2019-10-31 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 2019-07-31 2019-10-25 N
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2019-07-31 2019-10-25 N
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-07-31 2019-10-25 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-07-31 2019-10-25 N
Have an externally vented heating system. Fire Safety 2019-07-31 2019-10-25 N
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2019-08-01 2019-09-23 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2019-08-01 2019-09-19 N
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. Health 2019-08-01 2019-09-19 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2019-08-01 2019-09-18 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-08-01 2019-09-18 N
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2019-08-01 2019-09-18 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-08-01 2019-09-18 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-08-01 2019-09-18 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-08-01 2019-09-17 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-07-31 2019-09-04 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2019-07-31 2019-08-21 N
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Fire Safety 2019-07-31 2019-08-21 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-07-31 2019-08-01 N