Inspection Results » Hudson Elms Nursing Home

  1. Health Inspection on November 15, 2018 [1]

    1. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
      • 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 2018-12-17)
      • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
      • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
      • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
      • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
    2. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
      • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
    3. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
      • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
      • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
      • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
      • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-12-17)
    4. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm
      • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2018-12-17)

To be part of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, nursing homes have to meet certain requirements set by Congress. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has entered into an agreement with state governments to do health inspections and fire safety inspections of these nursing homes and investigate complaints about nursing home care. [2]

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References

  1. http://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/About/Health-Inspections.html
  2. http://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/About/Inspection-Results.html