Inspection Results » Royal Middletown Nursing Center

Health Inspection on January 18, 2019 ^[1]

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

   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • 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 2019-02-28)
   • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Corrected 2019-02-28)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2019-02-28)

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

   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2019-02-28)

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

   • 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 2019-02-28)