Deficiency Records for Goodwin House Alexandria

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Goodwin House Alexandria. 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 and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-04-05 2023-05-10 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 2023-04-05 2023-05-10 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-04-05 2023-05-10 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2023-04-05 2023-05-10 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 2021-10-25 2021-11-29 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2021-10-25 2021-11-29 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2021-10-25 2021-11-29 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-10-14 2021-11-18 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 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 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 N
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Fire Safety 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2019-03-21 2019-05-23 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2019-01-31 2019-03-15 N
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2019-01-31 2019-03-15 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2019-01-31 2019-03-15 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-01-31 2019-03-15 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2019-01-31 2019-03-15 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-01-31 2019-03-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-01-31 2019-03-15 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2019-01-31 2019-03-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-01-31 2019-03-15 N