Inspection Results » Essex Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Health Inspection on November 5, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2019-01-04)
   • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2019-01-04)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2019-01-04)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-01-04)

2. 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 2019-01-04)
   • 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 2019-01-04)
   • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Corrected 2019-01-04)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2019-01-04)
   • Keep all essential equipment working safely. (Corrected 2019-01-04)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-01-04)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2019-01-04)
   • 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 2019-01-04)

3. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • 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 2019-01-04)