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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Adviniacare Newburyport has been cited for a total of 82 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Massachusetts, the average facility has **46.34 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

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey Date: 2024-10-10
Correction Date: 2024-10-28
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: 2024-10-10
Correction Date: 2024-10-28
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: 2024-10-10
Correction Date: 2024-10-28
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey Date: 2024-10-10
Correction Date: 2024-10-28
Category: Quality of Life and Care 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: 2024-10-10
Correction Date: 2024-11-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey Date: 2024-10-10
Correction Date: 2024-10-28
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey Date: 2024-10-10
Correction Date: 2024-10-28
Category: Pharmacy Service 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: 2024-10-10
Correction Date: 2024-11-19
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: 2024-10-10
Correction Date: 2024-10-28
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: 2024-01-31
Correction Date: 2024-03-08
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-01-31
Correction Date: 2024-03-08
Category: Quality of Life and Care 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: 2024-01-31
Correction Date: 2024-03-08
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Survey Date: 2024-01-31
Correction Date: 2024-03-08
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: E

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2024-01-06
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
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: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2024-01-06
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: H

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: K

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
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: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: C

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

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: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

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.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: J

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.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: J

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: J

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Administration 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: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2024-01-06
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

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

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: K

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Survey Date: 2023-11-07
Correction Date: 2023-12-19
Category: Administration 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: 2023-08-09
Correction Date: 2023-09-28
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-08-09
Correction Date: 2023-09-28
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey Date: 2023-08-09
Correction Date: 2023-09-28
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey Date: 2023-08-09
Correction Date: 2023-09-28
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

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: 2023-08-09
Correction Date: 2023-09-28
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2022-08-25
Correction Date: 2022-08-30
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2022-08-25
Correction Date: 2022-08-30
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2022-08-25
Correction Date: 2022-08-30
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: G

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey Date: 2022-08-25
Correction Date: 2022-08-30
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2022-08-25
Correction Date: 2022-08-30
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2020-11-19
Correction Date: 2020-12-09
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey Date: 2019-11-21
Correction Date: 2019-12-13
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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.

Survey Date: 2019-11-21
Correction Date: 2019-12-13
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2019-11-21
Correction Date: 2019-12-13
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey Date: 2019-01-07
Correction Date: 2019-02-11
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey Date: 2019-01-07
Correction Date: 2019-02-11
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2019-01-07
Correction Date: 2019-02-11
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2019-01-07
Correction Date: 2019-02-11
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2019-01-07
Correction Date: 2019-02-11
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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