Inspection Results » Delaware Hospital F/T Chronically Ill (Dhci)

Health Inspection on November 5, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (Corrected 2018-12-26)

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

   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-12-26)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-12-26)
   • 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 2018-12-26)
   • The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. (Corrected 2018-12-26)
   • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (Corrected 2018-12-26)
   • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (Corrected 2018-12-26)
   • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. (Corrected 2018-12-26)

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

   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-12-26)
   • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-12-26)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-12-26)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-12-26)
   • Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. (Corrected 2018-12-26)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-12-26)