Inspection Results » Northridge Care Center

Health Inspection on November 2, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • 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 2018-11-28)
   • 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. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-11-28)

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

   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • 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 2018-11-28)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • 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 2018-11-28)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-11-28)

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 N/A)
   • The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Encode each residentÂ’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (Corrected 2018-11-28)