Inspection Results » Braun's Nursing Home

Health Inspection on May 3, 2018 ^[1]

1. 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 2018-06-01)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-06-01)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-06-01)
   • 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 2018-06-01)

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

   • 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 2018-06-01)
   • 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 2018-06-01)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-06-01)
   • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Corrected 2018-06-01)

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

   • Post nurse staffing information every day. (Corrected 2018-06-01)