Inspection visit
Health inspection
Citations
11 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.
F640 - Automated data processing requirement-
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F658 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F661 - Quality of life
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F725 - Nursing Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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.
F804 - Food and drink
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F806 - Food and drink
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F813 - Food Safety Requirements
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F883 - Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F887 - Infection control
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the October 6, 2023 survey of Nashua Post Acute Care?
This was a inspection survey of Nashua Post Acute Care on October 6, 2023. The surveyor cited 11 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at Nashua Post Acute Care on October 6, 2023?
Yes, 11 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment."
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.
SourceView on CMS Care Compare
Next steps
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