Inspection Results » Thornton Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Health Inspection on May 17, 2018 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-06-21)

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

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

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

   • 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 2018-06-25)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-06-25)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-06-25)

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

   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-06-25)
   • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Corrected 2018-06-25)
   • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Corrected 2018-06-25)
   • 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 2018-06-25)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (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)
   • Provide appropriate foot care. (Corrected 2018-06-25)