Inspection Results » Arlington West Care Center

Health Inspection on November 1, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-12-08)
   • Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. (Corrected 2018-12-08)
   • 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 2018-12-08)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-12-08)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2018-12-08)
   • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (Corrected 2018-12-08)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-12-08)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-12-08)
   • 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 2018-12-08)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-12-08)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-12-08)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-12-08)