Inspection Results » Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center

Health Inspection on September 14, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2018-10-15)

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

   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-10-15)

3. Isolated: 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 2018-10-15)
   • Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. (Corrected 2018-10-15)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-10-15)
   • 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 2018-10-15)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-10-15)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-10-15)