Resident Complaints » Avalon Care Center at Northpointe

  1. Health Inspection on March 11, 2019 [1]

    1. 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 2019-03-26)
      • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2019-03-26)

  2. Health Inspection on September 20, 2018 [1]

    1. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Corrected 2018-10-15)

  3. Health Inspection on July 15, 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 2018-07-31)
    2. Pattern: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
    3. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2018-07-31)
      • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-07-31)

  4. Health Inspection on June 18, 2018 [1]

    1. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Corrected 2018-07-31)

  5. Health Inspection on March 30, 2018 [1]

    1. Isolated: Immediate jeopardy to the resident health or safety
      • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Corrected 2018-05-14)
    2. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy
      • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. (Corrected 2018-05-14)

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References

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