Inspection Results » Morning Star Care Center

Health Inspection on October 18, 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 2018-10-18)
   • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • 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 2018-10-18)
   • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-10-18)

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

   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2018-10-18)
   • 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 2018-10-18)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2018-10-18)