Inspection Results » Providence Mother Joseph Care

Health Inspection on December 10, 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 2019-01-24)

2. Pattern: 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 2019-01-24)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-01-24)

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

   • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • 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 2019-01-24)
   • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Corrected 2019-01-24)
   • 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 2019-01-24)
   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2019-01-24)