Inspection Results » Samaritas Senior Living Grand Rapids Lodge

Health Inspection on October 18, 2018 ^[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 2018-11-21)
   • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Corrected 2018-11-21)

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

   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-11-21)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-11-21)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-11-21)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-11-21)

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

   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-11-21)
   • 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 2018-11-21)
   • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-11-21)
   • Ensure that each resident is free from medications that restrain them, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2018-11-21)
   • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (Corrected 2018-11-21)
   • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Corrected 2018-11-21)
   • 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 2018-11-21)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-11-21)
   • 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 2018-12-19)