Inspection Results » Poet's Seat Health Care Center

Health Inspection on December 5, 2017 ^[1]

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

   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-01-12)
   • Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (Corrected 2018-01-12)

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

   • 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 2018-01-12)

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

   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-01-12)
   • 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 2018-01-12)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-01-12)
   • 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 2018-01-12)
   • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. (Corrected 2018-01-12)

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

   • The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. (Corrected 2018-01-12)
   • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (Corrected 2018-01-12)