BRIDGEPORT HEALTH CARE CENTER

Category: Nursing Home

600 BOND STREET
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06610
Medicare, Medicaid  
Capacity: 300 beds  
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Bridgeport Health Care Center Details

Resident Capacity:300

Bridgeport Health Care Center Costs

Reimbursement:Medicare, Medicaid

CMS Inspection Results for BRIDGEPORT HEALTH CARE CENTER

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

  • 11/17/2008 Health Survey for BRIDGEPORT HEALTH CARE CENTER
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Follow all laws and professional standards. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Develop/implement required procedures for the administration of immunizations. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 11/17/2008 Fire Safety Survey for BRIDGEPORT HEALTH CARE CENTER
Electrical
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 12/20/2007 Health Survey for BRIDGEPORT HEALTH CARE CENTER
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Be administered in a way that leads to the highest possible level of well being for each resident. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Choose a doctor to be the medical director. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Actual harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. Isolated Actual harm
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Actual harm
Give enough notice to the resident before changing the resident's room or roommate. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 04/04/2007 Health Survey for BRIDGEPORT HEALTH CARE CENTER
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Mistreatment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. Isolated Actual harm
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 04/03/2007 Fire Safety Survey for BRIDGEPORT HEALTH CARE CENTER
Miscellaneous
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoking Regulations
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
posted No-smoking signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed. Pattern Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

 


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