Inspection Results » Namaste Alzheimer Center

Health Inspection on November 15, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2018-12-13)

2. 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 2018-12-13)
   • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Corrected 2018-12-13)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-12-13)
   • 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. (Corrected 2018-12-13)
   • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Corrected 2018-12-13)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-12-13)

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

   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-12-13)
   • 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 2018-12-13)
   • Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. (Corrected 2018-12-13)