Deficiency Records for Northampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Updated as of March 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Northampton Nursing and Rehabilitation 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-05 | 2021-08-02 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-05 | 2021-08-02 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-05 | 2021-08-02 | N |
| The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | Health | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | 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 | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | 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 | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | 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 | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | N |
| Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-29 | 2021-06-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-12 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Health | 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-12 | N |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-12 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-12 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-03-06 | 2019-04-12 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2017-06-01 | 2017-06-22 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2017-06-01 | 2017-06-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2017-06-01 | 2017-04-18 | N |
