Inspection Results » Decatur Living Center

Health Inspection on November 1, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-11-28)

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

   • 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 2018-11-28)
   • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • 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 2018-11-28)

3. 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 2018-11-28)
   • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • 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 2018-11-28)
   • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • 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 2018-11-28)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-11-28)
   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2018-11-28)

4. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (Corrected 2018-11-28)