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Deficiency Records for Helia Healthcare of Newton
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Helia Healthcare of Newton. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Helia Healthcare of Newton. 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 enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-29 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | 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 | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-04-19 | 2024-05-01 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-05 | Y |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-07-25 | 2023-08-11 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-31 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-31 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-31 | 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 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-31 | 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 | 2023-07-21 | 2023-07-01 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-19 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-24 | 2022-09-09 | Y |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | 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 | 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-17 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2022-04-27 | 2022-05-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-04-27 | 2022-05-10 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-15 | Y |
| Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-17 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-08 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-08 | 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 | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-08 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2021-05-21 | 2021-06-08 | N |
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