Inspection Results » Sodus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Health Inspection on January 19, 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 2018-03-10)

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

   • 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 2018-03-10)

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

   • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • 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 2018-03-10)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-03-10)

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

   • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Corrected 2018-03-10)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-03-10)