Inspection Results » Garfield County Nursing Home

Health Inspection on June 7, 2018 ^[1]

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

   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-08-04)

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

   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Corrected 2018-08-04)

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

   • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • 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 2018-08-04)
   • 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 2018-08-04)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-08-04)
   • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Corrected 2018-08-04)

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

   • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (Corrected 2018-08-04)