Inspection Results » Southbridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Health Inspection on October 16, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-11-07)

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

   • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-11-07)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-11-07)
   • 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 2018-11-07)
   • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly (Corrected 2018-11-07)
   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-11-07)
   • 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 2018-11-07)
   • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. (Corrected 2018-11-07)
   • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2018-11-07)

3. Widespread: 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 2018-11-07)

4. 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 2018-11-07)