Deficiency Records for Bridgeport Healthcare Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bridgeport Healthcare 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?
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-11-15 2023-11-30 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 2023-11-15 2023-11-30 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-11-15 2023-11-30 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-11-15 2023-11-30 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-11-15 2023-11-30 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-09-08 2023-10-12 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-09-08 2023-10-11 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-04-26 2022-06-13 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2022-04-26 2022-06-13 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2022-04-26 2022-06-13 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2022-04-26 2022-06-13 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-04-26 2022-06-13 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2022-04-26 2022-06-13 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 2022-04-27 2022-06-10 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 2022-04-27 2022-06-10 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-04-27 2022-06-10 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-04-27 2022-06-10 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 2022-04-27 2022-06-10 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-04-27 2022-06-10 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2022-04-27 2022-06-10 N
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Health 2022-04-27 2022-06-10 N
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Health 2021-04-15 2021-05-05 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-04-15 2021-05-05 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2021-02-17 2021-04-15 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2021-02-17 2021-04-15 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-02-17 2021-04-15 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 2021-02-17 2021-04-15 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 2021-02-17 2021-04-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-02-17 2021-04-15 N