Inspection Results » Southshore Health Care Center

Health Inspection on August 14, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (Corrected 2018-09-21)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-09-21)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2018-09-21)
   • 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 2018-09-21)
   • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-09-21)

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

   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-09-21)
   • 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 2018-09-21)