Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2019
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 24, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Establish methods for sharing information.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2018
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2018