Inspection Results » St Vincent's Home

Health Inspection on August 9, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Corrected 2018-09-07)
   • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Corrected 2018-08-31)

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

   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-08-09)

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

   • Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (Corrected 2018-08-09)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-08-31)
   • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install (Corrected 2018-08-09)
   • 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 2018-08-31)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2018-08-31)

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

   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-08-31)
   • 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 2018-08-27)
   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2018-08-31)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-08-31)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-08-31)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2018-08-31)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2018-08-31)
   • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Corrected 2018-08-31)