Inspection Results » El Monte Convalescent Hospital

Health Inspection on November 16, 2018 ^[1]

1. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-12-18)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-12-18)
   • 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 ne (Corrected 2018-12-18)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-12-18)

2. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-12-18)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-12-18)
   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-12-18)
   • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (Corrected 2018-12-18)
   • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Corrected 2018-12-18)

3. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Corrected 2018-12-18)