Deficiency Records for Briarcliff Health Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Briarcliff Health 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?
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2023-04-11 2023-05-15 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-04-11 2023-05-15 N
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Fire Safety 2023-04-11 2023-05-15 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-03-08 2023-04-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-03-08 2023-04-15 Y
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-14 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-14 N
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-14 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-01-26 2022-03-12 N
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Fire Safety 2022-01-26 2022-03-12 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-06-16 2021-06-17 Y
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 2021-01-22 2021-03-15 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 2021-01-22 2021-03-15 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-01-22 2021-03-08 N
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Fire Safety 2021-01-22 2021-03-08 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-01-22 2021-03-08 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2021-01-22 2021-03-08 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2021-01-22 2021-03-08 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2021-01-22 2021-03-08 N
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Fire Safety 2021-01-22 2021-03-08 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2021-01-22 2021-03-05 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2021-01-22 2021-03-05 N
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2021-01-22 2021-03-05 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2021-01-22 2021-03-05 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2021-01-22 2021-03-05 N