Deficiency Records for Winchester Health and Rehabilitation

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Updated as of April 01, 2020

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Winchester Health and Rehabilitation. 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?
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
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 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 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 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-01-09 2020-02-15 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 2018-11-14 2019-01-15 N
Have exits that are accessible at all times. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-15 N
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-15 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-15 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-15 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2018-11-14 2019-01-15 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 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 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 N
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 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 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 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-10-12 2018-11-10 Y
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. Fire Safety 2017-08-16 2017-10-02 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2017-08-16 2017-10-02 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2017-08-16 2017-10-02 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2017-08-16 2017-10-02 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2017-08-16 2017-10-02 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2017-08-16 2017-10-02 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2017-08-16 2017-10-02 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2017-08-03 2017-09-05 N
Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. Health 2017-08-03 2017-09-05 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2017-08-03 2017-09-05 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2017-08-03 2017-09-05 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2017-08-03 2017-09-05 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-08-03 2017-09-05 N
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Health 2017-08-03 2017-09-05 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-08-03 2017-09-05 N
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. Health 2017-08-03 2017-09-05 Y
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Health 2017-08-03 2017-09-05 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-07-28 2016-08-29 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 Not Fixed N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 Not Fixed N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 Not Fixed N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2020-01-29 Not Fixed N