Inspection Results » Palms of Sebring, The

Health Inspection on January 19, 2018 ^[1]

1. 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 2018-02-19)
   • Notify the resident or the residentÂ’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentÂ’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (Corrected 2018-02-19)
   • 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 2018-02-19)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-02-19)
   • 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 2018-02-19)

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

   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-02-19)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-02-19)
   • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Corrected 2018-02-19)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-02-19)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-02-19)
   • 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 2018-02-19)
   • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Corrected 2018-02-19)