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Sacred Heart Nursing Home has been cited for a total of 41 deficiencies since we began saving each survey. We believe it is worthwhile to show how things are and were. Some improve and some get worse. Rather than a snapshot, we take s longer view than most. A longer view, we believe, paints a better and more worthwhile picture. We start from them most recent and go back as you scroll down.

Tip: Surveys happen throughout the year and you may want to check with the location or here to see if more recent data is available for Sacred Heart Nursing Home.

Since we bagan longer term (multi year tracking, numbers will naturally be higher than 3 (or so surverys).
There are 367 nursing homes in Massachusetts with a total of 22,497 deficiencies resulting in an average of 61.30 deficiencies per nursing home.

The following table describes how deficiencies are scored. An easy way to remember the severity of a deficiency's scope is that the further along in the alphabet (A through L) the scope value is, the more severe the deficiency is.
Additionally, A through F means no actual harm has happened.

Table describing the severity and scope of deficiencies

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Deficiency Cited, Scope, survery date, stems from a complaint, and Date of Correction
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.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-31
Corrected:
2023-05-05
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-31
Corrected:
2023-05-05
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-31
Corrected:
2023-05-05
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-31
Corrected:
2023-05-05
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-31
Corrected:
2023-05-05
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-31
Corrected:
2023-05-05
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2023-03-31
Corrected:
2023-05-05
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2022-01-05
Corrected:
2022-01-26
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2022-01-05
Corrected:
2022-01-26
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2020-12-10
Corrected:
2020-12-31
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
B
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
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.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Category:
Environmental Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
G
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
B
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
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.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Category:
Environmental Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-10-30
Corrected:
2019-12-12
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.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2018-11-21
Corrected:
2019-01-01
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2018-11-21
Corrected:
2019-01-01
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2018-11-21
Corrected:
2019-01-01
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.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2018-11-21
Corrected:
2019-01-01
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2018-11-21
Corrected:
2019-01-01
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2018-11-21
Corrected:
2019-01-01
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2017-07-17
Corrected:
2017-08-18
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2017-07-17
Corrected:
2017-08-18
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2017-07-17
Corrected:
2017-08-18

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