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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Christopher House Of Worcester has been cited for a total of 23 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

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

Survey Date: 2024-06-14
Correction Date: 2024-07-25
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2024-06-14
Correction Date: 2024-07-25
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey Date: 2024-06-14
Correction Date: 2024-07-25
Category: Infection Control 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: 2024-03-28
Correction Date: 2024-05-08
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: 2024-03-28
Correction Date: 2024-05-08
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: G

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

Survey Date: 2024-03-28
Correction Date: 2024-05-08
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey Date: 2023-02-17
Correction Date: 2023-04-03
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: 2023-02-17
Correction Date: 2023-04-03
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-02-17
Correction Date: 2023-04-03
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: 2023-02-17
Correction Date: 2023-04-03
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey Date: 2023-02-17
Correction Date: 2023-04-03
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2023-02-17
Correction Date: 2023-04-03
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2023-02-17
Correction Date: 2023-04-03
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey Date: 2023-02-17
Correction Date: 2023-04-03
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: F

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: 2023-02-17
Correction Date: 2023-04-03
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2022-01-11
Correction Date: 2022-02-21
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2022-01-11
Correction Date: 2022-02-21
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2020-12-02
Correction Date: 2021-01-04
Category: Infection Control 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: 2020-10-09
Correction Date: 2020-11-17
Category: Quality of Life and Care 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: 2020-10-09
Correction Date: 2020-11-17
Category: Nutrition and Dietary 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: 2019-04-10
Correction Date: 2019-05-17
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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: 2019-04-10
Correction Date: 2019-05-17
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2019-04-10
Correction Date: 2019-05-17
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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