Inspection Results » Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Health Inspection on June 27, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Corrected 2018-08-22)
   • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2018-08-22)
   • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. (Corrected 2018-08-22)

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

   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-08-22)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-08-22)
   • 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 2018-08-22)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-08-22)
   • 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 2018-08-22)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-08-22)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-08-22)
   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-08-22)
   • 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 2018-08-22)