Deficiency Records for The Buckingham

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Buckingham. 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?
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Health 2023-06-01 2023-07-14 N
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Health 2023-06-01 2023-07-14 N
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Health 2023-06-01 2023-07-14 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 2023-06-01 2023-07-14 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-06-01 2023-07-14 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 N
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. Fire Safety 2023-05-30 2023-07-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-03-25 2022-04-15 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 2022-03-25 2022-04-15 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-03-24 2022-04-15 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 2019-11-15 2019-12-15 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-11-15 2019-12-15 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-11-15 2019-12-15 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2019-11-13 2019-12-15 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2019-11-13 2019-12-15 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2019-11-13 2019-12-15 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2019-11-13 2019-12-15 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2019-11-13 2019-12-15 N