Inspection Results » Wingate at Needham

Health Inspection on August 17, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2018-09-20)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-09-20)

2. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (Corrected 2018-09-20)
   • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Corrected 2018-10-04)

3. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Corrected 2018-09-20)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-09-25)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-09-20)
   • Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. (Corrected 2018-09-20)
   • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2018-09-20)

4. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-09-18)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-09-20)
   • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. (Corrected 2018-09-18)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-09-20)
   • Provide appropriate foot care. (Corrected 2018-09-20)
   • 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. (Corrected 2018-09-18)

5. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (Corrected 2018-09-18)