Inspection Results » Lake County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Health Inspection on September 6, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with residentÂ’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of schedu (Corrected 2018-10-18)

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

   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • 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 2018-10-18)
   • 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 2018-10-18)
   • 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 2018-10-30)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-10-18)

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

   • Post nurse staffing information every day. (Corrected 2018-10-18)