Inspection Results » Healthcare Center at Wittenberg Village

Health Inspection on May 29, 2018 ^[1]

1. 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 2018-07-12)
   • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • 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 2018-07-12)
   • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2018-07-12)

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

   • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentÂ’s preferences and goals. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • Ensure each residentÂ’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • 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 2018-07-12)
   • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Corrected 2018-07-12)

3. Widespread: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm

   • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (Corrected 2018-07-12)
   • The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. (Corrected 2018-07-12)