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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
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 Oct 18, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 18, 2024
