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Health Inspection

The Center At Advocate

June 10, 2024 · East Boston, MA · 111 Orient Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 190
Provider ID 225413
Healthcare Facility
The Center At Advocate
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Inspection Summary

THE CENTER AT ADVOCATE in EAST BOSTON, MA — inspection on June 10, 2024.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF882
Minimal harm or Many Based on interviews and review of the Facility Assessment, the facility failed to designate one or more affected

During an interview on 6/4/24 at 4:21 P.M., the Director of Nursing (DON) said she understands the importance of the infection prevention program and has been covering this role since the end of April 2024.

The DON said she does not have the required infection control certification and the facility does not have an approved infection preventionist working in the facility.

During an interview on 6/5/24 at 10:11 A.M., the Medical Director said he expects the facility to have an infection preventionist in the building managing the infection control program

During an interview on 6/5/24 at 1:25 P.M., the Administrator said he was aware that the facility did not have an infection preventionist in the building.

During an interview on 6/10/24 at 1:04 P.M., the Regional Nurse said she was the regional nurse for this facility but could not speak to the specific infection prevention program in the building.

The Regional Nurse said they do not currently have an infection preventionist in the building.

225413

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 225413 B.

Wing 06/10/2024

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Center at Advocate 111 Orient Avenue East Boston, MA 02128

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in EAST BOSTON, MA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from THE CENTER AT ADVOCATE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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