Inspection Results » Apex Center

Health Inspection on August 24, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • 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 2018-10-04)
   • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • 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 2018-10-04)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2018-10-04)

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

   • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • Provide appropriate foot care. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-10-04)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-10-04)