Inspection Results » Golden Cross Health Care

Health Inspection on April 11, 2019 ^[1]

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

   • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • 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 (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • 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 2019-05-15)

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

   • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2019-05-15)
   • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Corrected 2019-05-15)

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

   • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (Corrected 2019-05-15)