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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Sharon Health Care Center has been cited for a total of 39 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Connecticut, the average facility has **33.46 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey Date: 2024-08-20
Correction Date: 2024-09-20
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey Date: 2024-08-20
Correction Date: 2024-09-20
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: B

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: B

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: C

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Survey Date: 2023-08-23
Correction Date: 2023-10-04
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey Date: 2023-07-11
Correction Date: 2023-08-03
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey Date: 2023-07-11
Correction Date: 2023-08-03
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey Date: 2023-05-08
Correction Date: 2023-05-27
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: J

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey Date: 2023-05-08
Correction Date: 2023-05-27
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2023-05-08
Correction Date: 2023-05-27
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey Date: 2023-05-08
Correction Date: 2023-05-27
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey Date: 2022-08-26
Correction Date: 2022-10-04
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey Date: 2021-07-14
Correction Date: 2021-08-12
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey Date: 2021-07-14
Correction Date: 2021-08-12
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey Date: 2021-07-14
Correction Date: 2021-08-12
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey Date: 2021-07-14
Correction Date: 2021-08-12
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey Date: 2021-07-14
Correction Date: 2021-08-12
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: B

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

Survey Date: 2019-03-27
Correction Date: 2019-04-19
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: G

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey Date: 2019-03-27
Correction Date: 2019-04-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey Date: 2019-03-27
Correction Date: 2019-04-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey Date: 2019-03-27
Correction Date: 2019-04-19
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

Survey Date: 2019-03-27
Correction Date: 2019-04-19
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey Date: 2019-03-27
Correction Date: 2019-04-19
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Survey Date: 2018-04-19
Correction Date: 2018-05-15
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey Date: 2018-04-19
Correction Date: 2018-05-15
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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