Inspection Results » Washington Nursing Center

Health Inspection on July 17, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • 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 2018-08-23)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-08-23)

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

   • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-09-17)

3. Isolated: 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 2018-09-17)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-09-17)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Corrected 2018-08-23)
   • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Corrected 2018-08-23)

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

   • Post nurse staffing information every day. (Corrected 2018-08-23)