Resident Complaints » St Francis of Bellingham

  1. Health Inspection on April 30, 2019 [1]

    1. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Corrected 2019-05-21)
      • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-05-21)

  2. Health Inspection on March 13, 2019 [1]

    1. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal 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 2019-04-16)
      • 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 2019-04-16)
      • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Corrected 2019-04-16)

  3. Health Inspection on January 25, 2019 [1]

    1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2019-02-13)

  4. Health Inspection on December 21, 2018 [1]

    1. Isolated: Immediate jeopardy to the resident health or safety
      • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
    2. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. (Corrected 2019-02-13)

  5. Health Inspection on December 4, 2018 [1]

    1. Pattern: Immediate jeopardy to the resident health or safety
      • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
    2. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
    3. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • 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 2019-02-13)

  6. Health Inspection on November 5, 2018 [1]

    1. Isolated: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
    2. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • 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 2019-02-13)
      • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
    3. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2019-02-13)
      • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Corrected 2019-02-13)

  7. Health Inspection on August 29, 2018 [1]

    1. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Corrected 2018-09-24)
    2. Isolated: 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 2018-09-24)
      • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Corrected 2018-09-24)
      • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. (Corrected 2018-09-24)
      • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2018-09-24)
      • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-09-24)
      • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-09-24)
      • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Corrected 2018-09-24)

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References

  1. http://www.medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/About/Health-Inspections.html