Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 19, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 19, 2025
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025