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Deficiency Records for Altercare Cambridge Inc.
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Altercare Cambridge Inc.. 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 Altercare Cambridge Inc.. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2024-04-17 | 2024-04-24 | Y |
| 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 | 2024-04-17 | 2024-04-24 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-04-17 | 2024-04-24 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-03 | Y |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 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 | 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-08-11 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-01 | 2022-09-09 | N |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | 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 | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | Health | 2019-10-17 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-15 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-15 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2019-10-15 | 2019-11-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2018-08-29 | 2018-09-20 | N |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2018-08-29 | 2018-09-20 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-27 | 2018-09-20 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-08-27 | 2018-09-20 | N |
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