Inspection Results » West Newton Healthcare

Health Inspection on January 23, 2019 ^[1]

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

   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2019-03-09)

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

   • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (Corrected 2019-03-09)
   • 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 2019-03-09)
   • 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 2019-03-09)

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

   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2019-03-09)
   • Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. (Corrected 2019-03-09)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-03-09)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2019-03-09)
   • Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. (Corrected 2019-03-09)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2019-03-09)
   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2019-03-09)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-03-09)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2019-03-09)