SEDGEWOOD COMMONS
Sedgewood Commons is a Specialized Memory Support Community located in Falmouth, ME, dedicated to providing individualized care for residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The facility emphasizes consistent staff relationships and regular routines, which are crucial for those with dementia. Sedgewood Commons has received the AHCA Bronze Quality Award and is VA contracted, ensuring a high standard of care.
Overall: 3/5 · Health: 3/5 · Staffing: 4/5 · QM: 4/5
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- E-37SS F — Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- K-133SS D — Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- K-211SS E — Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- K-321SS D — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-353SS D — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-355SS E — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-363SS D — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-751SS D — Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
- K-761SS D — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- K-911SS D — Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- K-923SS E — Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F-584SS E — 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.
- F-623SS B — Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- F-625SS B — Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-761SS E — 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.
- F-867SS D — Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- K-161SS E — Use approved construction type or materials.
- K-211SS E — Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- K-324SS F — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- K-353SS D — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-372SS D — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F-584SS E — 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.
- F-645SS D — PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-730SS E — Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- F-761SS E — 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.
- F-812SS E — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-867SS D — Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- F-883SS E — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- F-887SS E — Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- F-947SS E — Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- K-232SS E — Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- K-345SS D — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-712SS D — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-761SS F — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F-623SS B — Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- F-657SS E — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-727SS D — Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
- F-758SS 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.
- F-761SS 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.
- F-812SS D — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-883SS D — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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