Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
20 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
F572 - Information and Communication
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
F563 - The resident has a right to receive visitors of his or her choosing at the time o
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
F580 - Notification of Changes
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F607 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F689 - Accidents
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F726 - Nursing Services
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.
F761 - Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals
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.
F838 - Facility assessment
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F867 - Program feedback, data systems and monitoring
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
F943 - Abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
F584 - Safe Environment
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F585 - Grievances
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F641 - Accuracy of Assessments
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F680 - The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F813 - Food Safety Requirements
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the March 18, 2021 survey of PLYMOUTH HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE?
This was a inspection survey of PLYMOUTH HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE on March 18, 2021. The surveyor cited 20 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at PLYMOUTH HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE on March 18, 2021?
Yes, 20 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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