Inspection Results » Greeley County Hospital Long Term Care Unit

Health Inspection on November 15, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-12-15)

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

   • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (Corrected 2018-12-15)
   • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (Corrected 2018-12-15)

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

   • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2018-12-15)
   • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Corrected 2018-12-15)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-12-15)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-12-15)
   • 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 2018-12-15)