Inspection Results » Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Health Inspection on June 15, 2018 ^[1]

1. 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 2018-06-25)
   • 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 2018-06-25)
   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2018-06-25)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-06-25)
   • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Corrected 2018-06-25)
   • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-06-25)
   • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Corrected 2018-06-25)
   • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-06-25)
   • Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. (Corrected 2018-06-25)

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

   • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Corrected 2018-06-25)