Regalcare At Taunton
REGALCARE AT TAUNTON in TAUNTON, MA — inspection on May 13, 2025.
Found 2 citations. 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.
Inspection Findings
Review of the facility's policy titled Aftercare of Heart Transplant, effective 4/17, indicated, but was not limited to, the following:
-After a heart transplant, a comprehensive aftercare plan is crucial for long-term success and involves ongoing monitoring for rejection, infection, and medication side effects, as well as adherence to lifestyle modifications and regular follow-up appointments.
This includes taking immunosuppressant medications, adhering to a prescribed exercise program, and maintaining a healthy diet.
-This policy applies to all adult patients who have undergone a heart transplant and are currently more than three years post-transplant.
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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 225474 B.
Wing 05/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Regalcare at Taunton 68 Dean Street - Rear Taunton, MA 02780
Review of Resident #40's Progress Notes indicated that on 3/19/25, a Progress Note was entered by the physician.
The medication list in the physician's note indicated the Resident was taking tacrolimus 1 mg two capsules in the morning.
The physician's note indicated the nursing notes, vital signs, and medications available in the Resident's electronic health record (EHR), prior external notes, and hospital discharge summary were reviewed.
The physician documented that the Resident had received an organ transplant in 2021 and she was contacted by the hospital's Transplant Coordinator in regards to his/her low tacrolimus level of 1.2 ng/ml.
The note indicated the Transplant Coordinator had discussed the Resident's medication regimen with staff at the facility and it appeared the Resident had missed his/her tacrolimus since he/she was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] and was supposed to receive tacrolimus twice daily.
The physician confirmed with nursing staff the Resident had not received tacrolimus and was later informed that the Transplant Coordinator had called the facility and recommended the Resident be transferred to the hospital for intravenous steroid treatment.
Review of Resident #40's medical record failed to indicate that an Admission Medication Regimen Review (AMRR) had been completed by a Consultant Pharmacist after the Resident returned to the facility from the hospital on 2/27/25.
225474
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 225474 B.
Wing 05/13/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Regalcare at Taunton 68 Dean Street - Rear Taunton, MA 02780