Inspection Reports for Bradley Home & Pavilion

320 Colony St, Meriden, CT 06451, CT, 06451

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on November 18, 2022, identified deficiencies related to medication storage and the management of residents who self-administer medications. Earlier inspections were not detailed in the available reports, so broader patterns are unclear. Inspectors cited issues with unsecured medications and lack of proper physician orders and assessments for self-administration. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The facility responded with a plan of correction including locked medication dispensers and updated policies, indicating steps toward addressing these concerns.

Deficiencies (last 1 years)

Deficiencies (over 1 years) 2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

64% better than Connecticut average
Connecticut average: 5.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2022

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 29 Capacity: 74 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 18, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensing inspection for renewal of the facility's license.

Findings
Violations of the General Statutes of Connecticut and/or regulations of Connecticut State Agencies were identified at the time of this inspection. A violation letter dated 12/15/22 is attached.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Carol NelliganDONPersonnel contacted during inspection
Molly SavardAdministratorPersonnel contacted during inspection
Karen GworekRN SupervisorApproval for issuance of license granted

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Nov 18, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was made to Bradley Home & Pavilion on November 18, 2022 by representatives of the Facility Licensing and Investigations Section of the Department of Public Health for the purpose of conducting a licensure inspection.

Findings
The facility was found to have violations related to improper storage of medications and failure to ensure residents who self-administer medications had physician orders and were assessed for safe self-administration. The plan of correction includes purchasing locked medication dispensers, implementing policies for self-medication, and ongoing monitoring and education.

Deficiencies (2)
Facility failed to ensure proper storage of medications, with multiple residents having medications stored unsecured in their rooms.
Facility failed to ensure residents who self-administer medications had a physician's order and were assessed for safe self-administration.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for medication administration: 14 Days supply of medications: 7 Date locked medication dispenser use will begin: Jan 9, 2023 Frequency of assessments for self-medication: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Karen GworekSupervising Nurse ConsultantSigned the letter as Supervising Nurse Consultant from Facility Licensing & Investigations Section.
Molly SavardPerson-in-ChargeNamed as Person-in-Charge of Bradley Home & Pavilion.

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