Inspection Results » Piatt County Nursing Home

Health Inspection on April 12, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (Corrected 2018-04-23)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-04-29)

2. Pattern: 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 2018-05-03)
   • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (Corrected 2018-05-02)

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

   • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Corrected 2018-05-03)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-05-03)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-05-03)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-05-03)
   • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Corrected 2018-05-03)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-05-03)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-05-03)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-05-03)
   • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Corrected 2018-05-03)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2018-05-03)

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

   • 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 2018-04-18)
   • Post nurse staffing information every day. (Corrected 2018-05-03)
   • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. (Corrected 2018-05-17)