Deficiency Records for Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of December 01, 2017

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Brownsville 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?
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2017-09-19 2017-10-06 Y
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2017-09-19 2017-10-06 Y
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2017-07-12 2017-07-15 Y
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2017-06-05 2017-06-20 Y
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-06-05 2017-06-20 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2016-10-27 2016-11-01 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-10-27 2016-11-01 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-10-27 2016-11-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-10-27 2016-11-01 N
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2016-10-27 2016-11-01 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-10-27 2016-11-01 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2016-10-27 2016-11-01 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-10-27 2016-11-01 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-08-22 2016-08-31 Y
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2016-05-27 2016-06-13 Y
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-05-27 2016-06-13 Y
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-05-27 2016-06-13 Y
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. Health 2016-05-27 2016-06-13 Y
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-05-27 2016-06-13 Y
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-05-27 2016-06-13 Y
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. Health 2016-05-27 2016-06-13 Y
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-05-27 2016-06-13 Y
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2015-11-05 2015-12-11 N
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. Health 2015-10-19 2015-11-13 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2015-04-01 2015-04-15 Y
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 2014-11-13 2014-11-19 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills and techniques to be able to care for residents' needs. Health 2014-11-13 2014-11-14 N