Inspection Results » Brush Hill Care Center

  1. Health Inspection on June 13, 2018 [1]

    1. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Corrected 2018-07-30)
      • 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 2018-07-30)
      • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Corrected 2018-07-30)
      • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2018-07-30)
      • 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 2018-07-30)
    2. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. (Corrected 2018-07-30)
      • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (Corrected 2018-07-30)
    3. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm
      • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (Corrected 2018-07-30)

To be part of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, nursing homes have to meet certain requirements set by Congress. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has entered into an agreement with state governments to do health inspections and fire safety inspections of these nursing homes and investigate complaints about nursing home care. [2]

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References

  1. http://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/About/Health-Inspections.html
  2. http://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/About/Inspection-Results.html