Inspection Results » Homestead Center

Health Inspection on October 26, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (Corrected 2018-12-21)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-12-21)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2018-12-21)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-12-21)
   • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-12-21)
   • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (Corrected 2018-12-21)
   • 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 2018-12-21)
   • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. (Corrected 2018-12-21)
   • Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. (Corrected 2018-12-21)
   • 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 2018-12-21)
   • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Corrected 2018-12-21)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-12-21)