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Health Inspection

The Center At Advocate

Inspection Date: June 10, 2024
Total Violations 1
Facility ID 225413
Location EAST BOSTON, MA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F882

Harm Level: Minimal harm or
Residents Affected: Many Based on interviews and review of the Facility Assessment, the facility failed to designate one or more

F-F882

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 70 of 72 225413 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 09/23/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391

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

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0882 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in

the nursing home. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 48671

Residents Affected - Many Based on interviews and review of the Facility Assessment, the facility failed to designate one or more individuals as the infection preventionist who are responsible for the facility's infection prevention and control plan. Specifically, the facility failed to have a qualified infection preventionist with completed specialized training in infection prevention and control.

Findings include:

Review of the Facility Assessment, updated and reviewed with QAPI Committee, dated, March 2024 indicated the following:

-Facility resources need to provide competent support and care for our resident population every day and

during emergencies.

-Infection Control and Preventionist.

-Staff training / education and competencies programs are reviewed and revised to ensure we provide the level and types of support and care needed for our resident population. Include staff certification requirements as applicable.

-The facility evaluates our infection prevention and control program on a routine basis and as needed. The interdisciplinary team includes but is not limited to SDC (Staff Development Coordinator), DNS (Director of Nursing Services), ADNS (Assistant Director of Nursing), Administrator, Medical Director and lab. Effective systems for this team ensure the facility is preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement, that follow accepted national standards and local standards.

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.

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 71 of 72 225413 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 09/23/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391

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

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.

(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

F 0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Level of Harm - Minimal harm or **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 36876 potential for actual harm Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the call light was accessible Residents Affected - Few for one Resident (#79) out of a total of 38 sampled residents.

Findings include:

Review of the facility's Call lights: Accessibility and Timely Response policy, dated February 2023 indicated: Staff will ensure the call light is within reach of resident and secured as needed. The call system will be accessible to residents while in their bed or other sleeping accommodations within the resident's room.

Resident #79 was admitted to the facility in December 2021 with diagnoses including dementia, cerebrovascular accident (stroke) and depression.

Review of Resident #79's Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE REDACTED] indicated he/she scored 15 out of 15

on the Brief Interview of Mental Status Exam indicating intact cognition. The MDS also indicated that Resident #79 requires assistance with bathing, dressing and transfers.

On 6/4/24 at 8:52 A.M., the surveyor observed Resident #79 laying in bed with his/her call light inaccessible and out reach, on the floor behind his/her bed.

On 6/4/24 at 12:19 P.M., and 1:36 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #79 laying in bed with his/her call light inaccessible and out of reach on the floor behind his/her bed.

On 6/6/24 at 2:02 P.M., the surveyor observed Resident #79 laying in bed. Resident #79 said he/she did not have a way to call out of help or assistance if he/she needed it. The surveyor observed Resident #79's call light inaccessible and out of reach on the floor behind his/her bed.

Review of Resident #79's fall care plan, dated 3/15/24, indicated an intervention to be sure Resident #79's call light is within reach.

During an interview on 6/6/24 at 2:05 P.M., Unit Manager #2 said call lights should be within reach and accessible for all residents.

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 72 of 72 225413

📋 Inspection Summary

THE CENTER AT ADVOCATE in EAST BOSTON, MA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

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

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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