A list of the most recent deficiencies for Northampton Post Acute. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-18 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-18 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2023-07-18 | 2023-08-03 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2023-07-18 | 2023-08-03 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-07-18 | 2023-08-03 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-30 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-30 | 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 | 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-30 | Y |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-02 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-02 | 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 | 2021-07-21 | 2021-09-01 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-21 | 2021-09-01 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2021-07-21 | 2021-09-01 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-17 | 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 | 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | Health | 2021-05-07 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-05-07 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-07 | 2021-06-16 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-04-12 | 2021-04-26 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-11-05 | Not Fixed | Y |
| 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 | 2021-11-05 | Not Fixed | Y |
