Inspection Results » Northampton County-Gracedale

Health Inspection on December 14, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2019-02-01)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2019-02-01)
   • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2019-02-01)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2019-02-01)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2019-02-01)
   • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2019-02-01)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-02-01)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2019-02-01)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-02-01)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2019-02-01)
   • 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 2019-02-01)