A list of the most recent deficiencies for Harmony Care at Stamford. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-23 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-23 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-31 | Y |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-10 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-10 | Y |
| 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 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-10 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-10 | Y |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-03-10 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-16 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-02-15 | 2023-02-16 | 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 | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-21 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-28 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-28 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-19 | 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 | 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-17 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-17 | Y |
| 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 | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | Health | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | Health | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | 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 | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Health | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | 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 | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | Health | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-28 | 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 | 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-06 | 2019-08-28 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-06 | Not Fixed | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2019-08-06 | Not Fixed | N |
